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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Golden Valley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Golden Valley. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (12), Hopkins (5), and Eden Prairie (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: North Metro appliance, around 3.3 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for Golden Valley: Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (6.0 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DD's Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
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
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Golden Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Golden Valley.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Golden Valley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Golden Valley, MN
Most ice machine calls in Golden 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.
Questions to Ask a Golden Valley Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Golden Valley, MN
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Golden Valley faster.