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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sioux City and the Woodbury County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Sioux City, IA
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sioux City. 4 of them are based in Sioux City itself, and the rest are spread across Yankton (2), Le Mars (1), and Wayne (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Kollman Appliance, around 1.2 miles out. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Sioux City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sioux City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.5, 3.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
At the top of the Sioux City list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J. Young Appliance (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); A&J Sales & Service (3.7 miles away, 4.1 stars from 474 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.5 miles away, based in Yankton, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Sioux City Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Sioux City.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sioux City, IA
Most ice maker calls in Sioux 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sioux City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sioux City, IA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Sioux City faster and cheaper.