When an ice machine in Shoreview 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 Shoreview, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Shoreview, MN
Within 30 miles of Shoreview there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (10), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Faithful Home Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Shoreview.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shoreview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.4, 4.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Shoreview: Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (9.1 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Shoreview
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Shoreview. Ice maker repair in Shoreview.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Shoreview, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Shoreview, MN
Most ice machine calls in Shoreview 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 Shoreview
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shoreview, MN
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Shoreview do these technicians cover?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Shoreview
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 Shoreview technician a trip for parts.