Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Algona, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Algona
Within 60 miles of Algona there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Algona, and the rest are spread across Estherville (1), Fairmont (1), and Spencer (1). Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Algona Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Algona is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Algona. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 38.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
First up for Algona: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.8 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Fairmont, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Algona Appliance (0.5 miles away, 3.6 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Algona, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Algona
Most ice maker calls in Algona come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Algona
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Algona, IA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Which areas near Algona do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Algona technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.