Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Albert Lea list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Albert Lea, MN
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Albert Lea. The rest are spread across Rochester (5), Mankato (4), and Stewartville (3). Quality Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 12.2 miles from Albert Lea. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses. Albert Lea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 31 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 17.6, 18.8 |
The leading options for Albert Lea are AVM Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in New Richland, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rick's Appliance (30.1 miles away, based in Waseca, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On-The-Spot Appliance Service (30.4 miles away, based in Owatonna, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Albert Lea
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Albert Lea is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Albert Lea.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $45–$150 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Albert Lea, MN
Most ice machine calls in Albert Lea come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Repair Company in Albert Lea
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Albert Lea technician a trip for parts.