When an ice maker in Sturgis stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Sturgis
We found 7 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sturgis. Other nearby bases include Rapid City (5) and Spearfish (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: T & W Appliance LLC, around 17.8 miles out. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sturgis is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sturgis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.8, 18.6, 23.4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
At the top of the Sturgis list: Appliance Repair Services (28.9 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Spearfish, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (27.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sturgis
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Sturgis
Before you give up on the ice maker in Sturgis, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
What Sturgis Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sturgis 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 Sturgis Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Sturgis faster and cheaper.