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 New Brighton and the Ramsey County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in New Brighton, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Brighton. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (11), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses. Nearest on the list: Faithful Home Appliance Specialists, around 2.9 miles out.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 3.5, 3.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
The leading options for New Brighton are Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in New Brighton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 New Brighton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Brighton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in New Brighton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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 New Brighton
Most ice machine calls in New Brighton 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 New Brighton
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Brighton, MN
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Related Repair Pages for New Brighton
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Before you call a New Brighton 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.