When an ice machine in Bloomington slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bloomington and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Bloomington, MN
40 repair companies serve Bloomington from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Bloomington, and other nearby bases include Minneapolis (9), Eden Prairie (5), and Hopkins (5). Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is Advanced Appliance Repair Bloomington., about 1.4 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bloomington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Bloomington list: Omega Force Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (7.7 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Appliance Repair Pro (6.1 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (10.1 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bloomington
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Bloomington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bloomington.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 Bloomington, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bloomington, MN
Most ice machine calls in Bloomington 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 Bloomington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bloomington, MN
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Bloomington
Before you call a Bloomington technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.