When an ice machine in St. Paul 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 St. Paul, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving St. Paul, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Paul. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (9), St Paul (8), and West St Paul (3). Smart Care Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from St. Paul. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
The leading options for St. Paul are Omega Force Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (8.7 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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. Paul. Ice maker repair in St. Paul.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in St. Paul, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around St. Paul
Most ice machine calls in St. Paul 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. Paul
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Paul, MN
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near St. Paul
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in St. Paul faster.