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. The Medina list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Medina, MN
40 repair companies serve Medina from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Medina, and the rest are spread across Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Instant Appliance Repair - Medina, about 2.2 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Medina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 4.3, 6.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Medina list: Omega Force Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (11.5 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); AMA Appliance Service (10.8 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Excelsior Appliance Sales & Service Inc (9.0 miles away, based in Excelsior, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Medina
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Medina. Ice maker repair in Medina.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Medina, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Medina
Most ice machine calls in Medina 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Medina
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Medina, MN
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Medina faster.