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. Below are the companies within reach of Big Lake, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Big Lake
Within 30 miles of Big Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Big Lake itself, and the rest are spread across St Cloud (5), Plymouth (4), and Ham Lake (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses. Nearest on the list: J&K Restaurant Services, around 3.4 miles out.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 8.4, 9.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
At the top of the Big Lake list: Omega Force Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (15.2 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (27.8 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (25.3 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Big Lake
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Big Lake is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Big Lake.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Big Lake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Big Lake
Most ice machine calls in Big Lake 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 Big Lake
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Big Lake, MN
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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 Big Lake faster.