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. The Jefferson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jefferson, WI
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Jefferson. Other nearby bases include Madison (7), Janesville (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 12.2 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 12.2, 15.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Jefferson are Silica For Your Home (12.2 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stoughton Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KB Appliance Repair LLC (21.0 miles away, based in Cottage Grove, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Jefferson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Jefferson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Jefferson, WI
Most ice machine calls in Jefferson 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 Jefferson
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jefferson, WI
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Jefferson?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Jefferson technician a trip for parts.