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 St. Francis and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near St. Francis
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Francis. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Ryan’s Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.7 miles out. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.3, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for St. Francis: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.9 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in St. Francis
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in St. Francis
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 St. Francis.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in St. Francis
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Francis, WI
Most ice maker calls in St. Francis 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 St. Francis
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Francis, WI
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Francis
Ice Maker Repair Near St. Francis
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in St. Francis faster and cheaper.