When an ice maker in Mason City 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. Below are the companies within reach of Mason City, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Mason City, IA
Within 60 miles of Mason City there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Charles City (3), Austin (2), and Algona (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Prahm Repair, LLC., about 7.2 miles away. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Mason City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.2, 26.9, 27.3 |
The leading options for Mason City are Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.6 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.4 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Mason City
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Mason City
Most ice maker calls in Mason City 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 Mason City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mason City, IA
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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 Mason City technician a trip for parts.