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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Vermillion
21 repair companies serve Vermillion from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Sioux City (4), and Yankton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. H&H Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 25.1 miles from Vermillion. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Vermillion is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.1, 25.5, 31.2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for Vermillion: Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (51.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); J. Young Appliance (31.2 miles away, based in Sioux City, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
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 Vermillion is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Vermillion.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Vermillion
Most ice machine calls in Vermillion 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.
Questions to Ask a Vermillion Repair Technician
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Vermillion, SD
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Vermillion
Ice Machine Repair Near Vermillion
Before you call a Vermillion 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.