When an ice maker in Albert Lea stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Albert Lea, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Albert Lea, MN
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Albert Lea. Other nearby bases include Rochester (5), Mankato (4), and Stewartville (3). The closest is Quality Appliance Repair, about 12.2 miles away. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Albert Lea 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 17.6, 18.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
First up for Albert Lea: Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (51.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (51.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Albert Lea
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Albert Lea.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Albert Lea
Most ice maker calls in Albert Lea come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Albert Lea
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Albert Lea technician a trip for parts.