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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Oak Creek, WI
Within 30 miles of Oak Creek there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (18), Wauwatosa (5), and Racine (3). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.2 miles away.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.2, 4.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Oak Creek: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (12.5 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (14.0 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Oak Creek
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Creek
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Oak Creek. Ice maker repair in Oak Creek.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Oak Creek, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Oak Creek, WI
Most ice machine calls in Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oak Creek, WI
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Oak Creek and nearby towns?
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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 Oak Creek faster.