Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Johnston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Johnston
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Johnston. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling, about 3.4 miles away. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 3.5, 3.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
Closest matches for Johnston: Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (8.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Johnston
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
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)
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Johnston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Johnston 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.
Questions to Ask a Johnston Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Johnston, IA
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Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Johnston
Ice Maker Repair Near Johnston
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Johnston faster and cheaper.