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 Cottage Grove, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cottage Grove, WI
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottage Grove. 1 of them are based in Cottage Grove itself, and other nearby bases include Madison (16), Middleton (4), and Janesville (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is KB Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.4 miles away.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 4.7, 5.0 |
At the top of the Cottage Grove list: Appliance Service Unlimited Of Middleton, Inc (17.2 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.9 stars from 1,373 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (16.3 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); KB Appliance Repair LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews); AM Appliance Repair, LLC (13.1 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 5.0 stars from 109 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cottage Grove
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cottage Grove
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cottage Grove. Ice maker repair in Cottage Grove.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Cottage Grove, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What Cottage Grove Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cottage Grove 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cottage Grove
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cottage Grove, WI
Do you cover Cottage Grove and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Cottage Grove
Ice Machine Repair Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove faster.