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 Summit list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Summit
40 repair companies serve Summit from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (10), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 36 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Summit.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.9, 4.0 |
Closest matches for Summit: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (20.1 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Silica For Your Home (15.2 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (21.2 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Summit
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Summit
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 Summit is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Summit.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Summit, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Summit Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Summit 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.
Before You Book in Summit
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Summit, WI
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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 Summit technician a trip for parts.