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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Monticello
40 repair companies serve Monticello from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St Cloud (5), Plymouth (4), and Rogers (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 25 businesses. J&K Restaurant Services is the nearest, roughly 6.1 miles from Monticello.
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) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.9, 11.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for Monticello: Omega Force Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (11.4 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (27.5 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Monticello
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Monticello
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 Monticello is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Monticello.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Monticello, MN
Most ice machine calls in Monticello 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.
Before You Book in Monticello
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Monticello, MN
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Monticello do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Monticello
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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 Monticello technician a trip for parts.