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. The North Mankato list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving North Mankato, MN
Within 60 miles of North Mankato there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Mankato (4), Burnsville (4), and Eden Prairie (4). The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service, around 2.2 miles out. North Mankato is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 4.0, 4.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 53 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the North Mankato list: Degrood's Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service (2.2 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.2 stars from 16 reviews); A & E (4.4 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Mankato
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in North Mankato
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Mankato. Ice maker repair in North Mankato.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around North Mankato
Most ice machine calls in North Mankato 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 North Mankato
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Mankato, MN
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Before you call a North Mankato 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.