When an ice machine in New Hope slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of New Hope, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in New Hope, MN
Within 30 miles of New Hope there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (12), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Monarch Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Hope. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 3.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for New Hope are Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (8.6 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (11.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DD's Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Hope is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Hope.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in New Hope, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 New Hope
Most ice machine calls in New Hope 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 New Hope
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Hope, MN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 New Hope technician a trip for parts.