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. Below are the companies within reach of Oshkosh, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Oshkosh, WI
Within 30 miles of Oshkosh there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Oshkosh, and other nearby bases include Appleton (7), Fond du Lac (4), and Neenah (1). The closest is Advance Affordable Services, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 |
At the top of the Oshkosh list: Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (16.6 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Appleton (26.5 miles away, based in Kaukauna, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fox Cities Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Oshkosh is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oshkosh.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Oshkosh
Most ice machine calls in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oshkosh, WI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Oshkosh 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.