A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Waupun, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Waupun. The rest are spread across Fond du Lac (4), Oshkosh (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Distances run up to about 45 miles. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 11.6 miles from Waupun. Waupun is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.6, 16.3, 16.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
Closest matches for Waupun: Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (27.1 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (16.4 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home (31.7 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Waupun is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Waupun.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Waupun
Most ice machine calls in Waupun 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 Waupun
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Waupun, WI
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waupun
Ice Machine Repair Near Waupun
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Waupun faster.