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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Franklin
Within 30 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Franklin itself, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (18), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: Premier Franklin Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 4.4, 4.6 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (7.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (11.3 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Franklin. Ice maker repair in Franklin.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Franklin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Franklin
Most ice machine calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, WI
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Ice Machine Repair Near Franklin
Before you call a Franklin 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.