When an ice maker in Fort Madison 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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Fort Madison
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Fort Madison. 1 list an address in Fort Madison, and the rest are spread across Galesburg (3), Muscatine (3), and Burlington (2). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fort Madison is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 14.7, 17.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
Closest matches for Fort Madison: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.3 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.0 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lyons Appliance And Repair (50.3 miles away, based in Washington, 4.0 stars from 15 reviews); SEI Appliance and Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Mediapolis, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Fort Madison. Freezer repair in Fort Madison.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fort Madison
Most ice maker calls in Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Fort Madison, IA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fort Madison faster and cheaper.