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. The South Sioux City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South Sioux City
Within 60 miles of South Sioux City there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sioux City (4), Yankton (2), and Le Mars (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Kollman Appliance, about 2.6 miles away. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. South Sioux City 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.4, 4.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
The leading options for South Sioux City are Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J. Young Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Sioux City, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); A&J Sales & Service (6.3 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.1 stars from 474 reviews); Major Refrigeration (59.7 miles away, based in Norfolk, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Sioux City
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 South Sioux City. Freezer repair in South Sioux City.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in South Sioux City, 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around South Sioux City
Most ice maker calls in South 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.
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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Sioux City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Sioux City, NE
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in South Sioux City
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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 South Sioux City technician a trip for parts.