Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Spearfish, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Spearfish, SD
7 repair companies serve Spearfish from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Spearfish, and other nearby bases include Rapid City (5). Distances run up to about 43 miles. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is T & W Appliance LLC, about 1.5 miles away. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Spearfish 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 60 miles | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 38.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
At the top of the Spearfish list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (43.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (41.6 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); T & W Appliance LLC (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 28 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Spearfish
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Spearfish Ice Maker Call
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 Spearfish. Freezer repair in Spearfish.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Spearfish, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Spearfish
Most ice maker calls in Spearfish 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 Spearfish 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Spearfish, SD
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Spearfish
Ice Maker Repair Near Spearfish
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Spearfish faster and cheaper.