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. Below are the companies within reach of North Liberty, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near North Liberty
33 repair companies serve North Liberty from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in North Liberty itself, and other nearby bases include Cedar Rapids (18), Marion (4), and Iowa City (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Liberty Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from North Liberty. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.9, 8.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
The leading options for North Liberty are Liberty Appliance Repair Services (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Refrigeration Inc (12.4 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in North Liberty
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Liberty
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for North Liberty. Freezer repair in North Liberty.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 North Liberty
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around North Liberty
Most ice maker calls in North Liberty 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 North Liberty
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: North Liberty, IA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, North Liberty
Ice Maker Repair Near North Liberty
Before you call a North Liberty 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.