Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alexandria, MN
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Alexandria. 2 list an address in Alexandria, and other nearby bases include Little Falls (1), Richmond (1), and Willmar (1). Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Alexandria. Alexandria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 49.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
The leading options for Alexandria are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakeside Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Crosstown Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Alexandria is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alexandria.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Alexandria, MN
Most ice machine calls in Alexandria 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Alexandria
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alexandria, MN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Alexandria faster.