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 Box Elder, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Box Elder, SD
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Box Elder. Other nearby bases include Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: K&D Appliance Service, around 4.0 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Box Elder is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Box Elder. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
At the top of the Box Elder list: Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (7.5 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.7 stars from 50 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 clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Box Elder. Freezer repair in Box Elder.
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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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Box Elder
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Box Elder, SD
Most ice maker calls in Box Elder 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.
Questions to Ask a Box Elder Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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 Box Elder technician a trip for parts.