When an ice machine in Montrose slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Montrose and the Wright County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Montrose
Within 30 miles of Montrose there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Hopkins (5), Plymouth (4), and Wayzata (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Nexaro Appliance Repair Masters, about 6.7 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 8.0, 12.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
At the top of the Montrose list: Omega Force Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (26.8 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Home Appliance Service (12.0 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excelsior Appliance Sales & Service Inc (20.7 miles away, based in Excelsior, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Montrose
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Montrose
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Montrose. Ice maker repair in Montrose.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Montrose
Most ice machine calls in Montrose 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 Montrose
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Montrose, MN
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Montrose and nearby towns?
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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 Montrose technician a trip for parts.