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 Marshall and the Lyon County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Marshall
Within 60 miles of Marshall there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Marshall, and the rest are spread across Montevideo (1), Brookings (1), and Estelline (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Russ's Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Marshall is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 36.7, 51.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
At the top of the Marshall list: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (51.2 miles away, based in Brookings, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Russ's Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews); The Appliance Guys LLC - Sales and Service (58.0 miles away, based in Worthington, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Marshall
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Marshall. Ice maker repair in Marshall.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
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:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Marshall
Most ice machine calls in Marshall 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 Marshall Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Marshall, MN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Marshall?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Marshall
Ice Machine Repair Near Marshall
Before you call a Marshall technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.