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. Below are the companies within reach of Cloquet, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Cloquet
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Cloquet. 1 list an address in Cloquet, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Superior (2), and Esko (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 9 businesses. Northern Star Food Equipment is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Cloquet. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cloquet is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 6.8, 15.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
At the top of the Cloquet list: Better Service Duluth Inc (6.8 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northern Star Food Equipment (3.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); On-Target Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Duluth).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cloquet. Ice maker repair in Cloquet.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Cloquet Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cloquet 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.
Questions to Ask a Cloquet Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cloquet, MN
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Cloquet 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.