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. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Eau Claire
Within 60 miles of Eau Claire there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Eau Claire itself, and other nearby bases include Bloomer (2), Elk Mound (1), and Mondovi (1). Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Justin Wallace Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Eau Claire is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eau Claire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
Closest matches for Eau Claire: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Company (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 97 reviews); River City Appliance Care LLC (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews); Justin Wallace Appliance Services (0.5 miles away).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Eau Claire
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 Eau Claire is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Eau Claire.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Eau Claire, 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Eau Claire
Most ice machine calls in Eau Claire 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.
Questions to Ask a Eau Claire Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Eau Claire, WI
Do you cover Eau Claire and nearby towns?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Eau Claire 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.