Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Yankton and the Yankton County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Yankton, SD
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Yankton. 2 list an address in Yankton, and the rest are spread across Sioux Falls (9), Sioux City (3), and Wayne (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 15 businesses. Yankton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Yankton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 49.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
The leading options for Yankton are Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (53.2 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midtek Appliance Repair (54.9 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); H&H Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Yankton Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Yankton
Most ice maker calls in Yankton 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 Yankton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Yankton, SD
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Yankton
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
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 Yankton technician a trip for parts.