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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Des Moines and the Polk County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Des Moines
Within 30 miles of Des Moines there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Des Moines, and the rest are spread across Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (2), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Everett Appliance Repair Services, around 1.8 miles out. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
Closest matches for Des Moines: Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (8.4 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Des Moines
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Des Moines. Freezer repair in Des Moines.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Des Moines
Most ice maker calls in Des Moines 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 Des Moines
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Des Moines, IA
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Before you call a Des Moines 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.