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 Richfield and the Washington County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Richfield
Within 30 miles of Richfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (7), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sixth Sense Service, LLC, around 2.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
The leading options for Richfield are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (24.3 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Milwaukee Appliance (5.0 miles away, based in Germantown, 4.1 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Richfield
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 Richfield. Freezer repair in Richfield.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Around Richfield
Most ice maker calls in Richfield 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 Richfield
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richfield, WI
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Richfield faster and cheaper.