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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Rhinelander, WI
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rhinelander. 2 list an address in Rhinelander, and the rest are spread across Wausau (2), St Germain (1), and Antigo (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 9 businesses. Bartell Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Rhinelander. Rhinelander is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 20.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
At the top of the Rhinelander list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bartell Appliance Services (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Denny's Appliance Service. (20.3 miles away, based in St Germain, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Rhinelander
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rhinelander. Ice maker repair in Rhinelander.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rhinelander, WI
Most ice machine calls in Rhinelander 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.
Questions to Ask a Rhinelander Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rhinelander, WI
Which areas near Rhinelander do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Rhinelander 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.