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 Ripon and the Fond du Lac County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ripon, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ripon. Other nearby bases include Appleton (7), Oshkosh (4), and Fond du Lac (4). Nearest on the list: Dave's Appliance & Tech Services, around 16.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 businesses. Ripon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ripon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 17.0, 17.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Ripon list: Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (17.0 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (17.8 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (19.6 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Ripon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ripon.
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)
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 Ripon, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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 Ripon, WI
Most ice machine calls in Ripon 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 Ripon Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ripon, WI
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ripon
Ice Machine Repair Near Ripon
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 Ripon technician a trip for parts.