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 Port Washington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Washington. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (14), Wauwatosa (5), and Saukville (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Appliance Rescue Service is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Port Washington.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 3.4, 6.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for Port Washington: Powerhouse Appliance LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Saukville, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (25.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Brad's Appliance Service, LLC. (23.3 miles away, based in Sheboygan Falls, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Port Washington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Port Washington.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Port Washington
Most ice machine calls in Port Washington 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Port Washington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Washington, WI
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Related Repair Pages for Port Washington
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Before you call a Port Washington 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.