Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Thief River Falls and the Pennington County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Thief River Falls
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Thief River Falls. 2 list an address in Thief River Falls, and other nearby bases include Grand Forks (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Thief River Falls. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.2 stars. Thief River Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thief River Falls. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 42.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
The leading options for Thief River Falls are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rick's Appliance. (1.2 miles away, 3.6 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud & Ralph's Appliance Service (43.8 miles away, based in Grand Forks, 4.6 stars from 223 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Grand Forks, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Thief River Falls
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Thief River Falls
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 Thief River Falls is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Thief River Falls.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Thief River Falls Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Thief River Falls 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.
Before You Book in Thief River Falls
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Thief River Falls, MN
How much does ice machine repair cost in Thief River Falls?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Thief River Falls, MN
Ice Machine Repair Near Thief River Falls
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 Thief River Falls faster.