Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Fort Atkinson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fort Atkinson
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Atkinson. The rest are spread across Madison (9), Janesville (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Badger Appliance Repair, about 9.9 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.9, 16.6, 17.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Fort Atkinson are Silica For Your Home (18.0 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stoughton Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Atkinson
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fort Atkinson. Ice maker repair in Fort Atkinson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fort Atkinson
Most ice machine calls in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Atkinson, WI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Fort Atkinson 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.