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. Below are the companies within reach of Beaver Dam, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Beaver Dam
Within 30 miles of Beaver Dam there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Beaver Dam, and the rest are spread across Fond du Lac (4), Watertown (2), and Sun Prairie (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 13 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Beaver Dam.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Beaver Dam. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 21.1, 21.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
Closest matches for Beaver Dam: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home (21.1 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (27.8 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.1 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Beaver Dam
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Beaver Dam is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Beaver Dam.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Beaver Dam, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- 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 Beaver Dam
Most ice machine calls in Beaver Dam come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Beaver Dam
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Beaver Dam, WI
How much does ice machine repair cost in Beaver Dam?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Beaver Dam
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Beaver Dam faster.