A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Pierre list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Pierre, SD
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 142 miles of Pierre. Other nearby bases include Aberdeen (2), Mitchell (2), and Corsica (1). The farthest listed company is about 142 miles out. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Appliance Center, about 115.7 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pierre is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 115.7, 116.5, 117.9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 142 miles | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
At the top of the Pierre list: Ken's Major Appliance & Refrigeration. (116.5 miles away, based in Aberdeen, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (122.2 miles away, based in Mitchell, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (141.9 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Karl's TV, Audio & Appliance Mitchell (122.5 miles away, based in Mitchell, 4.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Pierre is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pierre.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Pierre
Most ice machine calls in Pierre 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 Pierre
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pierre, SD
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Pierre, SD
Ice Machine Repair Near Pierre
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 Pierre technician a trip for parts.