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. The Wauwatosa list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Wauwatosa, WI
40 repair companies serve Wauwatosa from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Wauwatosa itself, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Brookfield (3), and West Allis (2). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Action & Becker, around 0.5 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
The leading options for Wauwatosa are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (13.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
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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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Wauwatosa
Before you give up on the ice maker in Wauwatosa, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wauwatosa, WI
Most ice maker calls in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wauwatosa, WI
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Which areas near Wauwatosa do these technicians cover?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Before you call a Wauwatosa 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.