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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rib Mountain and the Marathon County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Rib Mountain, WI
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rib Mountain. Other nearby bases include Wausau (2), Stevens Point (2), and Wisconsin Rapids (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses. Nearest on the list: Seim Appliance Services., around 3.3 miles out. Rib Mountain is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.4, 6.5 |
The leading options for Rib Mountain are Seim Appliance Services. (3.3 miles away, based in Wausau, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professionals Choice LLC (9.2 miles away, based in Mosinee, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.8 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rib Mountain
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
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 Rib Mountain is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rib Mountain.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Rib Mountain, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Rib Mountain, WI
Most ice machine calls in Rib Mountain 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 Rib Mountain Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rib Mountain, WI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Related Repair Pages for Rib Mountain
Ice Machine Repair Near Rib Mountain
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 Rib Mountain faster.