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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving St. Cloud, MN
14 repair companies serve St. Cloud from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St Cloud (5), Sauk Rapids (2), and Kimball (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Omega Force Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Cloud. 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) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
The leading options for St. Cloud are Omega Force Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews); Crosstown Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Home Appliance Service (22.6 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for St. Cloud. Ice maker repair in St. Cloud.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in St. Cloud, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Local Notes for St. Cloud
Most ice machine calls in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Cloud, MN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 St. Cloud technician a trip for parts.