Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cedar Rapids and the Linn County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Cedar Rapids
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cedar Rapids. 18 list an address in Cedar Rapids, and the rest are spread across Marion (4), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Atlas Appliance Repair Services, about 0.8 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
First up for Cedar Rapids: Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Refrigeration Inc (3.5 miles away, 3.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair Services (14.9 miles away, based in North Liberty, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Cedar Rapids
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Cedar Rapids, 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Cedar Rapids Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Cedar Rapids 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Cedar Rapids
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cedar Rapids, IA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Cedar Rapids
Ice Maker Repair Near Cedar Rapids
Before you call a Cedar Rapids 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.