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 Prairie du Chien and the Crawford County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Prairie du Chien, WI
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Prairie du Chien. Other nearby bases include Dubuque (5), La Crosse (4), and Richland Center (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Scotty's Appliance & Repair is the nearest, roughly 38.2 miles from Prairie du Chien. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Prairie du Chien is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 38.2, 38.7, 40.7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
First up for Prairie du Chien: Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Richland Center, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (43.0 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.3 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair of La Crescent (49.5 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Prairie du Chien
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 Prairie du Chien.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Local Notes for Prairie du Chien
Most ice maker calls in Prairie du Chien 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.
Questions to Ask a Prairie du Chien Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Prairie du Chien, WI
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Prairie du Chien
Ice Maker Repair Near Prairie du Chien
Before you call a Prairie du Chien 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.