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 Winterset
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winterset. 1 of them are based in Winterset itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (10), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Carl's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Winterset. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winterset. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 20.0, 20.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Winterset are Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (20.0 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Winterset
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Winterset 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 Winterset.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Winterset, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Winterset
Most ice maker calls in Winterset 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 Winterset
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Winterset, IA
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Which areas near Winterset do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Winterset
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Winterset technician a trip for parts.