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 Apple Valley, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Apple Valley. 1 of them are based in Apple Valley itself, and the rest are spread across Burnsville (4), Bloomington (4), and St Paul (4). The closest is SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC, about 2.1 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.0, 4.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
The leading options for Apple Valley are Super Care Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (6.7 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Apple Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Apple Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Apple Valley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Apple Valley
Most ice machine calls in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Apple Valley, MN
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Apple Valley
Ice Machine Repair Near Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley faster.