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 Gillette, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gillette
7 repair companies serve Gillette from within 83 miles. 2 list an address in Gillette, and other nearby bases include Sheridan (3) and Spearfish (2). The farthest listed company is about 83 miles out. The closest is Shield Appliance, about 1.2 miles away. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Gillette 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 21.9, 79.3 |
| Companies within 83 miles | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
At the top of the Gillette list: Shield Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews); Appliance Repair Company (21.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (79.3 miles away, based in Sheridan, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC (80.6 miles away, based in Sheridan, 4.4 stars from 53 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gillette
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gillette. Ice maker repair in Gillette.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Gillette, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 Gillette Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gillette come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
The Wyoming State Fire Marshal licenses electricians, electrical contractors and limited technicians (including an HVAC category), and its licensing page lists no appliance repair license. Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing
In Wyoming, you can check a license with the Wyoming State Fire Marshal Public Portal (electrical licensing) or report a problem to the Wyoming Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unit.
Before You Book in Gillette
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gillette, WY
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Gillette and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gillette, WY
Ice Machine Repair Near Gillette
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 Gillette faster.