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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pella and the Marion County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Pella, IA
Within 60 miles of Pella there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Newton (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 15.0 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pella is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pella. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.0, 21.6, 21.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
The leading options for Pella are Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Oskaloosa, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (45.7 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.0 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Pella. Freezer repair in Pella.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Pella
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Pella
Most ice maker calls in Pella 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 Pella Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pella, IA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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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 Pella technician a trip for parts.