Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Fargo list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fargo, ND
8 repair companies serve Fargo from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Fargo itself, and the rest are spread across Moorhead (1), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Fargo. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fargo is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fargo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
At the top of the Fargo list: Appliance Pros (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (3.4 miles away, based in Moorhead, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dacotah Tech Appliance (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Fargo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fargo.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
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:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Fargo, ND
Most ice machine calls in Fargo 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.
Before You Book in Fargo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Fargo, ND
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Fargo do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Fargo 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.