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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Spencer, IA
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Spencer. 1 list an address in Spencer, and other nearby bases include Algona (2), Spirit Lake (1), and Estherville (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Galbraith Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Spencer. 2 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 10 businesses. Spencer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 18.7, 23.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
The leading options for Spencer are Sears Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galbraith Appliance Repair. (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Fairmont, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Melander's Appliance and Bedding (34.2 miles away, based in Storm Lake, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Spencer.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Spencer
Most ice maker calls in Spencer 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 Spencer Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Spencer, IA
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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 Spencer technician a trip for parts.