Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Joseph and the Stearns County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near St. Joseph
Within 60 miles of St. Joseph there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St Cloud (5), Sauk Rapids (2), and Rogers (2). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from St. Joseph. St. Joseph is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 4.9, 6.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
First up for St. Joseph: Omega Force Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); General Repair LLC (6.5 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews); Omega Force Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in St. Joseph
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for St. Joseph. Ice maker repair in St. Joseph.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for St. Joseph
Most ice machine calls in St. Joseph 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. Joseph
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Joseph, MN
Do you cover St. Joseph and nearby towns?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a St. Joseph 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.