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. The White Bear Lake list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in White Bear Lake, MN
Within 30 miles of White Bear Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in White Bear Lake itself, and other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Minneapolis (5), and Blaine (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake, about 1.4 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for White Bear Lake: Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (12.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in White Bear Lake
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in White Bear Lake
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for White Bear Lake. Ice maker repair in White Bear Lake.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for White Bear Lake, MN
Most ice machine calls in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: White Bear Lake, MN
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a White Bear Lake 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.