A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Orono, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Orono
Within 30 miles of Orono there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (8), Eden Prairie (5), and Hopkins (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Wayzata Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Orono. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orono. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
The leading options for Orono are Twin Cities Appliance Service Center Inc (9.2 miles away, based in Hopkins, 4.9 stars from 1,837 reviews); Excelsior Appliance Sales & Service Inc (4.5 miles away, based in Excelsior, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Orono is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Orono.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
What Orono Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Orono 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.
Questions to Ask a Orono Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Orono, MN
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Orono 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.