When an ice machine in Cudahy slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cudahy and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cudahy, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cudahy. 1 list an address in Cudahy, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.8, 3.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
First up for Cudahy: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.8 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cudahy
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 Cudahy is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cudahy.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Cudahy Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cudahy 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 Cudahy
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cudahy, WI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Cudahy 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.