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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hopkins and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hopkins
40 repair companies serve Hopkins from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Hopkins itself, and the rest are spread across Minneapolis (11), Eden Prairie (5), and Plymouth (4). Beacon Appliance Repair Solution is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hopkins. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Hopkins are Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); DD's Appliance Repair (6.8 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
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Hopkins is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hopkins.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hopkins
Most ice machine calls in Hopkins 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.
Before You Book in Hopkins
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hopkins, MN
How much does ice machine repair cost in Hopkins?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Hopkins technician a trip for parts.