When an ice machine in Sussex slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Sussex, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Sussex
40 repair companies serve Sussex from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (11), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Hobart Service, around 4.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 5.2, 5.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Sussex: Lake Country Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Milwaukee Appliance (7.5 miles away, based in Germantown, 4.1 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Sussex
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sussex. Ice maker repair in Sussex.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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 Sussex, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Sussex
Most ice machine calls in Sussex 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 Sussex
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sussex, WI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Sussex technician a trip for parts.