When an ice machine in Wausau 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 Wausau, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Wausau
Within 60 miles of Wausau there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Wausau itself, and the rest are spread across Stevens Point (2), Wisconsin Rapids (2), and Rhinelander (2). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is A-Aaron Appliance Repair., about 0.2 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wausau is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wausau. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 9.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
At the top of the Wausau list: Seim Appliance Services. (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Suess Appliance Service Llc. (22.0 miles away, based in Birnamwood, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Wausau
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Wausau
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Wausau. Ice maker repair in Wausau.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Wausau, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Wausau
Most ice machine calls in Wausau 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.
Questions to Ask a Wausau Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wausau, WI
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Wausau faster.