Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Brookings, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Brookings
16 repair companies serve Brookings from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Brookings, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (10), Watertown (3), and Estelline (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Brookings, about 2.1 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Brookings is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brookings. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 19.8, 43.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
First up for Brookings: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance (43.8 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.9 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (54.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Brookings is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Brookings.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Brookings Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Brookings come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Brookings
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brookings, SD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Brookings technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.