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 Whitewater, WI
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Whitewater. The rest are spread across Janesville (4), Oconomowoc (2), and Watertown (2). Badger Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 12.6 miles from Whitewater. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.6, 15.6, 16.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Whitewater are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (29.9 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home (23.2 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Whitewater
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Whitewater is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Whitewater.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Whitewater, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Whitewater
Most ice machine calls in Whitewater 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.
Before You Book in Whitewater
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Whitewater, WI
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you cover Whitewater and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Whitewater
Ice Machine Repair Near Whitewater
Before you call a Whitewater 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.