An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Superior, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Superior
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Superior. 2 list an address in Superior, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Trego (2), and Esko (1). Johnson Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Superior. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Superior is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.0, 6.4 |
The leading options for Superior are Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (13.4 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); RAINBOW SERVICES (7.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews); Jordan Repair Service (5.0 miles away, based in Duluth).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Superior
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 Superior.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Superior
Most ice maker calls in Superior 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 Superior
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Superior, WI
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Superior technician a trip for parts.