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 Hugo, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hugo, MN
40 repair companies serve Hugo from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St Paul (6), Blaine (5), and Forest Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake, about 6.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hugo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.0, 7.6 |
Closest matches for Hugo: Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (9.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (13.3 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Hugo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hugo.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hugo, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hugo, MN
Most ice machine calls in Hugo 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hugo
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hugo, MN
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Ice Machine Repair Near Hugo
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 Hugo technician a trip for parts.