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. Below are the companies within reach of Ellettsville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ellettsville, IN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ellettsville. Other nearby bases include Greenwood (12), Bloomington (8), and Indianapolis (7). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. The closest is Mike's Custom Service, about 1.5 miles away. 17 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 35 businesses. Ellettsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 6.3, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
Closest matches for Ellettsville: Mike's Custom Service (1.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Service Resource (10.0 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nate's Appliance Repair & HVAC (36.2 miles away, based in Indianapolis, 4.8 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.9 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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.
What Ellettsville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ellettsville 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.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Ellettsville Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ellettsville, IN
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
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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 Ellettsville technician a trip for parts.