Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near New Richmond
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Richmond. 1 list an address in New Richmond, and other nearby bases include Forest Lake (3), Maplewood (3), and Cottage Grove (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Omega Force Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from New Richmond.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 14.5, 15.6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
Closest matches for New Richmond: Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in River Falls, 4.5 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (22.0 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Richmond
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 New Richmond is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Richmond.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What New Richmond Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in New Richmond come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Richmond
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: New Richmond, WI
Do you cover New Richmond and nearby towns?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in New Richmond
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
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 New Richmond faster.