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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Decorah, IA
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Decorah. The rest are spread across La Crosse (4), Charles City (3), and Stewartville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is American Appliance Service, about 37.8 miles away. 9 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. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decorah is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 37.8, 40.1, 43.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Decorah: Med City Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (37.8 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Decorah Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Decorah 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 Decorah
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Decorah, IA
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Decorah technician a trip for parts.