When an ice machine in South Milwaukee slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South Milwaukee and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in South Milwaukee, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Milwaukee. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Racine (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 4.3, 4.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for South Milwaukee: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.5 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (13.6 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in South Milwaukee
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 South Milwaukee is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Milwaukee.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in South Milwaukee, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What South Milwaukee Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Milwaukee, WI
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 South Milwaukee technician a trip for parts.