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. Below are the companies within reach of Newton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Newton
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newton. 2 of them are based in Newton itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (6), Ankeny (2), and Grinnell (1). Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Budget Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Newton. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 16.0 |
The leading options for Newton are Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Marshalltown, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews); Metro Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Newton
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Newton, IA
Most ice maker calls in Newton 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 Newton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newton, IA
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Before you call a Newton 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.