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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Boone
34 repair companies serve Boone from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Nearest on the list: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, around 13.6 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Boone is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 26.4, 27.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for Boone: Sears Appliance Repair (34.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (33.6 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Boone
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Boone
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Boone, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Boone
Most ice maker calls in Boone 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 Boone
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Boone, IA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Boone
Ice Maker Repair Near Boone
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Boone technician a trip for parts.