Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Madison, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Madison, SD
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Madison. The rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Mitchell (2), and Brookings (1). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. Mr. Appliance of Brookings is the nearest, roughly 24.0 miles from Madison. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Madison is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.0, 33.7, 36.8 |
At the top of the Madison list: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (24.0 miles away, based in Brookings, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (38.2 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (39.2 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Spin Cycle Discount Appliance & Repair (36.9 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Madison. Ice maker repair in Madison.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Madison
Most ice machine calls in Madison 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 Madison
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Madison, SD
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Madison?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Madison technician a trip for parts.