A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Glencoe, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Glencoe
Within 60 miles of Glencoe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Wayzata (3). Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Daak Refrigeration & Appliance, about 12.7 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Glencoe is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glencoe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.7, 14.5, 18.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Glencoe list: Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (37.3 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Home Appliance Service (32.4 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (39.9 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The HomeSource Store, Inc. (14.5 miles away, based in Hutchinson, 4.5 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Glencoe
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Glencoe is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Glencoe.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Glencoe, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glencoe, MN
Most ice machine calls in Glencoe 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 Glencoe Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glencoe, MN
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Glencoe, MN
Ice Machine Repair Near Glencoe
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 Glencoe technician a trip for parts.