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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kasson and the Dodge County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Kasson, MN
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kasson. The rest are spread across Rochester (5), Stewartville (3), and Austin (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Smart Appliance Service & Repair is the nearest, roughly 11.4 miles from Kasson.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.4, 14.3, 14.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
At the top of the Kasson list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (14.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Kasson. Ice maker repair in Kasson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Kasson, 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Kasson
Most ice machine calls in Kasson 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 Kasson
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kasson, MN
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kasson?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Kasson
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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 Kasson technician a trip for parts.