A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of La Crosse, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving La Crosse, WI
Within 60 miles of La Crosse there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in La Crosse, and other nearby bases include Richland Center (2), Stewartville (2), and Onalaska (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses. La Crosse Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from La Crosse. La Crosse is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Crosse. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
First up for La Crosse: Appliance Repair of La Crescent (5.7 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (11.2 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); La Crosse Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in La Crosse
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for La Crosse. Ice maker repair in La Crosse.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for La Crosse, WI
Most ice machine calls in La Crosse 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 La Crosse
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Crosse, WI
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you cover La Crosse and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a La Crosse 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.