When an ice maker in Carroll 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 Carroll and the Carroll County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Carroll
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 64-mile radius of Carroll. 1 list an address in Carroll, and the rest are spread across Storm Lake (1), Webster City (1), and Waukee (1). The farthest listed company is about 63 miles out. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Carroll 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 64 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 43.8, 59.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Carroll list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (60.3 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (62.8 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Carroll
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Carroll, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Carroll
Most ice maker calls in Carroll 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 Carroll
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carroll, IA
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Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Carroll
Ice Maker Repair Near Carroll
Before you call a Carroll 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.