A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dickinson and the Stark County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dickinson, ND
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 91 miles of Dickinson. 3 of them are based in Dickinson itself, and other nearby bases include Mandan (2) and Sidney (1). Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Joe's Video & Appliance., around 0.7 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dickinson is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dickinson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.8, 2.9 |
| Repair companies inside 91 miles | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for Dickinson: Jones Heating and Refrigeration LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Joe's Video & Appliance. (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DD's Fix-It Shop (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Ron's Appliance Repair (90.3 miles away, based in Mandan, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dickinson
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 Dickinson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dickinson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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 Dickinson, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Dickinson
Most ice machine calls in Dickinson come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Dickinson Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dickinson, ND
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Dickinson do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Dickinson
Ice Machine Repair Near Dickinson
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 Dickinson technician a trip for parts.