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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Sheldon
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sheldon. The rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Sioux City (4), and George (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Heartland Appliance And Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.8 miles from Sheldon. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sheldon is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.8, 20.0, 31.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
The leading options for Sheldon are Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (51.7 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (56.8 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastman Appliance Inc (52.9 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Sheldon Ice Maker Call
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 Sheldon. Freezer repair in Sheldon.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Sheldon, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 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 Sheldon, IA
Most ice maker calls in Sheldon 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 Sheldon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sheldon, IA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sheldon
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Sheldon faster and cheaper.