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. The Andover list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Andover
Within 30 miles of Andover there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Blaine (5), Plymouth (4), and Ham Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Local Appliance Service Experts is the nearest, roughly 4.4 miles from Andover. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Andover. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for Andover are Omega Force Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (8.0 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (4.6 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Direct Home Appliance Services (5.8 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.9 stars from 43 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Andover is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Andover.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Andover Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Andover 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 Andover
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Andover, MN
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Andover do these technicians cover?
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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 Andover technician a trip for parts.