Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Richfield list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Richfield
Within 30 miles of Richfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (7), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Sixth Sense Service, LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Richfield. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.0, 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Richfield: Lake Country Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (16.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Milwaukee Appliance (5.0 miles away, based in Germantown, 4.1 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Richfield
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Richfield. Ice maker repair in Richfield.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Richfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Richfield, WI
Most ice machine calls in Richfield 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 Richfield Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Richfield, WI
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Richfield technician a trip for parts.