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. The Chadron list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Chadron, NE
Within 89 miles of Chadron there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Rapid City (4), Hot Springs (1), and Scottsbluff (1). Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Bennett's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 48.3 miles from Chadron. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chadron 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.
| Repair companies inside 89 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 48.3, 74.5, 85.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
Closest matches for Chadron: Appliance Repair Services (85.2 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (87.6 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (88.2 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Bennett's Appliance Services (48.3 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Chadron
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Chadron
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 Chadron. Freezer repair in Chadron.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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 Chadron
Most ice maker calls in Chadron 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Chadron Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chadron, NE
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Do you cover Chadron and nearby towns?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Chadron?
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Before you call a Chadron technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.