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 Rice Lake, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Rice Lake, WI
21 repair companies serve Rice Lake from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Eau Claire (6), Trego (2), and Bloomer (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Turtle Lake Appliances., around 20.3 miles out. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rice Lake is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rice Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 20.3, 24.2, 27.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 21 |
The leading options for Rice Lake are Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Spooner, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.3 miles away, based in Eau Claire, 4.5 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jordan Repair Service (29.4 miles away, based in Trego, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Rice Lake Ice Maker Call
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 Rice Lake.
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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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Rice Lake, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Rice Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rice Lake, WI
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Before you call a Rice Lake 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.