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. The Eldridge list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Eldridge, IA
Within 30 miles of Eldridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Eldridge itself, and other nearby bases include Davenport (20), Moline (4), and Bettendorf (3). Nearest on the list: Concord Appliance Repair Experts, around 1.3 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 4.5, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Eldridge: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (8.5 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Clinton, 3.5 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Eldridge, IA
Most ice maker calls in Eldridge 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 Eldridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Eldridge, IA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Eldridge
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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 Eldridge technician a trip for parts.