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 Le Mars list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Le Mars, IA
Within 60 miles of Le Mars there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Le Mars, and the rest are spread across Sioux Falls (7), Sioux City (4), and Rock Valley (1). 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: ARC Appliance Repair Center, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 16 businesses. Le Mars is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Le Mars. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 18.9, 22.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Le Mars list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (58.7 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); ARC Appliance Repair Center (0.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Le Mars
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Le Mars.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Le Mars
Most ice maker calls in Le Mars 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 Le Mars
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Le Mars, IA
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Before you call a Le Mars 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.