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 Superior list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Superior
Within 60 miles of Superior there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Superior itself, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Trego (2), and Esko (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Johnson Appliance Service, about 2.0 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Superior is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Superior. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.0, 6.4 |
At the top of the Superior list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (13.4 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); RAINBOW SERVICES (7.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews); On-Target Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Duluth).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Superior
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Superior. Ice maker repair in Superior.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Superior, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Superior
Most ice machine calls in Superior 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.
Questions to Ask a Superior Repair Technician
- 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: Superior, WI
How much does ice machine repair cost in Superior?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Superior 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.