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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rapid City and the Pennington County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Rapid City, SD
Within 60 miles of Rapid City there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Rapid City, and the rest are spread across Spearfish (2) and Hot Springs (1). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rapid City is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
The leading options for Rapid City are Appliance Repair Services (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (4.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Rapid City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Rapid City.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rapid City, SD
Most ice maker calls in Rapid 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.
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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Rapid City
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rapid City, SD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Rapid City
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Before you call a Rapid City 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.