A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Montevideo, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Montevideo
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 66 miles of Montevideo. 1 list an address in Montevideo, and the rest are spread across Hutchinson (2), Alexandria (2), and Willmar (1). Distances run up to about 66 miles. The closest is Bob's Appliance Service, about 2.4 miles away. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Montevideo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Montevideo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 66 miles | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 34.7, 34.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
Closest matches for Montevideo: Bob's Appliance Service (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Russ's Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (65.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
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 Montevideo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Montevideo.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Montevideo, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Montevideo
Most ice machine calls in Montevideo 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 Montevideo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Montevideo, MN
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Montevideo, MN
Ice Machine Repair Near Montevideo
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 Montevideo technician a trip for parts.