When an ice machine in Grand Rapids slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Grand Rapids
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Grand Rapids. 1 of them are based in Grand Rapids itself, and the rest are spread across Jacobson (1), Hibbing (1), and Virginia (1). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Grand Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 20.1, 30.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
At the top of the Grand Rapids list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (20.1 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Bud's Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Hibbing, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LAMMERS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (50.8 miles away, based in Aitkin, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Grand Rapids.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 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.
What Grand Rapids Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Grand Rapids, MN
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Grand Rapids faster.