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. Below are the companies within reach of Tichigan, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Tichigan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tichigan. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (12), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee, around 6.7 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tichigan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.7, 12.5, 13.0 |
First up for Tichigan: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (6.7 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (18.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tichigan
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Tichigan. Ice maker repair in Tichigan.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Tichigan Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Tichigan 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 Tichigan
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tichigan, WI
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Tichigan, WI
Ice Machine Repair Near Tichigan
Before you call a Tichigan technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.