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 Racine 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 Racine, WI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Racine. 3 list an address in Racine, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (14), Kenosha (6), and West Allis (2). Nearest on the list: Racine Same-Day Appliance Fix, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Racine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Racine: IyJ Appliance Repairs (21.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (20.5 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (22.2 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Racine
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Racine is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Racine.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Racine, WI
Most ice machine calls in Racine 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 Racine
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Racine, WI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Racine
Ice Machine Repair Near Racine
Before you call a Racine 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.