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 Milwaukee, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Milwaukee, WI
40 repair companies serve Milwaukee from within 30 miles. 19 of them are based in Milwaukee itself, and the rest are spread across Wauwatosa (5), Brookfield (3), and West Allis (2). Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: SmartFix Appliance Repair Service, around 1.6 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
First up for Milwaukee: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (15.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Milwaukee.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Milwaukee, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 / 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.
Local Notes for Milwaukee
Most ice maker calls in Milwaukee 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.
Before You Book in Milwaukee
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Milwaukee, WI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Milwaukee
Ice Maker Repair Near Milwaukee
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Milwaukee faster and cheaper.