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 Lake Geneva and the Walworth County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lake Geneva
40 repair companies serve Lake Geneva from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lake Geneva, and other nearby bases include Lake in the Hills (6), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Best Refrigeration, about 0.8 miles away. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Geneva. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 6.9, 9.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Lake Geneva: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (25.7 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Refrigeration (0.8 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Lake Geneva.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lake Geneva
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lake Geneva Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lake Geneva 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lake Geneva
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Geneva, WI
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Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Lake Geneva?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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 Lake Geneva technician a trip for parts.