When an ice machine in Watertown 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 Watertown and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Watertown
24 repair companies serve Watertown from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Watertown itself, and other nearby bases include Sun Prairie (3), Madison (3), and Oconomowoc (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Watertown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 13.3 |
At the top of the Watertown list: Silica For Your Home (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Watertown
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Watertown. Ice maker repair in Watertown.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Watertown Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Watertown 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 Watertown
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Watertown, WI
Do you cover Watertown and nearby towns?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Watertown
Ice Machine Repair Near Watertown
Before you call a Watertown 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.