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 Grimes and the Polk County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Grimes
Within 30 miles of Grimes there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Grimes, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling, about 1.6 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grimes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.3, 3.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
The leading options for Grimes are Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (7.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Grimes
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Grimes.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- 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 Grimes, IA
Most ice maker calls in Grimes 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 Grimes
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Grimes, IA
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Do you cover Grimes and nearby towns?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Before you call a Grimes 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.