When an ice maker in Anamosa stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Anamosa and the Jones County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Anamosa, IA
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Anamosa. The rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (18), Marion (4), and Martelle (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Parker Appliance Repair Professionals, around 4.3 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Anamosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 14.4, 14.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
At the top of the Anamosa list: Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parker Appliance Repair Professionals (4.3 miles away, based in Martelle, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Refrigeration Inc (24.6 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CONES Solutions (23.6 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Anamosa
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Anamosa, IA
Most ice maker calls in Anamosa 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 Anamosa
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Anamosa, IA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Anamosa faster and cheaper.