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. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Mills, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Lake Mills
Within 30 miles of Lake Mills there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Madison (15), Janesville (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.9, 10.9, 15.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
Closest matches for Lake Mills: Silica For Your Home (10.9 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.7 stars from 165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just In Time Refrigeration, LLC (20.8 miles away, based in Monona, 4.5 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills. Freezer repair in Lake Mills.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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 Lake Mills
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lake Mills, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Mills, WI
Most ice maker calls in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills
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- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Before you call a Lake Mills 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.