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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Minot AFB and the Ward County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Minot AFB, ND
5 repair companies serve Minot AFB from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Minot (4) and Surrey (1). Minot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.. is the nearest, roughly 12.3 miles from Minot AFB. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Minot AFB is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.3, 14.0, 14.9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
At the top of the Minot AFB list: TJ Appliance Service (15.1 miles away, based in Minot, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.. (12.3 miles away, based in Minot, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A3 Appliance Service LLC (15.8 miles away, based in Surrey, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); Mike's Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Minot, 4.6 stars from 35 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Minot AFB is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Minot AFB.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Minot AFB
Most ice machine calls in Minot AFB come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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Questions to Ask a Minot AFB Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Minot AFB, ND
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Minot AFB, ND
Ice Machine Repair Near Minot AFB
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Minot AFB faster.