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 Aberdeen, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Aberdeen, SD
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 99 miles of Aberdeen. 2 of them are based in Aberdeen itself, and the rest are spread across Watertown (3) and Estelline (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Aberdeen. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 5 businesses. Aberdeen is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aberdeen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Companies within 99 miles | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 76.7 |
At the top of the Aberdeen list: Ken's Major Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance (76.7 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.9 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (77.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Aberdeen
Before you give up on the ice maker in Aberdeen, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Around Aberdeen
Most ice maker calls in Aberdeen 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Aberdeen
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Aberdeen, SD
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Aberdeen
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Before you call a Aberdeen 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.