When an ice machine in Winona slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Winona and the Winona County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Winona
Within 60 miles of Winona there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Winona, and other nearby bases include Eau Claire (6), Rochester (5), and La Crosse (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch, around 1.2 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Winona is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 25.3, 26.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for Winona: Appliance Repair of La Crescent (28.2 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Winona
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 Winona is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Winona.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Winona, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Winona, MN
Most ice machine calls in Winona 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Winona
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Winona, MN
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Winona
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 Winona technician a trip for parts.