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. The Minot list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Minot
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Minot. 4 list an address in Minot, and the rest are spread across Surrey (1). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Mike's Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Minot is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.2, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
At the top of the Minot list: TJ Appliance Service (2.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.. (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Minot is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Minot.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Minot, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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 Minot Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Minot 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 Minot Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Minot, ND
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Minot, ND
Ice Machine Repair Near Minot
Before you call a Minot 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.