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. The Rothschild 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 Rothschild, WI
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Rothschild. Other nearby bases include Wausau (2), Stevens Point (2), and Wisconsin Rapids (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Aldridge Service Systems., around 4.1 miles out. Rothschild is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 5.8, 6.2 |
First up for Rothschild: Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seim Appliance Services. (5.8 miles away, based in Wausau, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professionals Choice LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Mosinee, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews); Suess Appliance Service Llc. (21.6 miles away, based in Birnamwood, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Rothschild
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rothschild. Ice maker repair in Rothschild.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Rothschild, 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rothschild, WI
Most ice machine calls in Rothschild 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Rothschild
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rothschild, WI
Do you cover Rothschild and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rothschild
Ice Machine Repair Near Rothschild
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 Rothschild technician a trip for parts.