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 Elkhorn, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Elkhorn
30 repair companies serve Elkhorn from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Janesville (4), McHenry (3), and Wonder Lake (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses. Nearest on the list: Best Refrigeration, around 7.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elkhorn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.9, 8.4, 14.5 |
Closest matches for Elkhorn: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (25.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (26.2 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Elkhorn.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Elkhorn, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Elkhorn
Most ice machine calls in Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn
- 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: Elkhorn, WI
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Which areas near Elkhorn do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Elkhorn faster.