An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Ames, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Ames
Within 30 miles of Ames there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Ames, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (8), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Nearest on the list: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, around 0.5 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 20.5, 22.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
Closest matches for Ames: Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Ames
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Ames
Most ice maker calls in Ames 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ames
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
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Before you call a Ames 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.