When an ice maker in Franklin 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Franklin and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Franklin, WI
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (18), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Premier Franklin Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Franklin. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 4.4, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (7.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Franklin
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
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 Franklin.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Franklin
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin, WI
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin, WI
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Before you call a Franklin 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.