Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Columbia Heights list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Columbia Heights, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia Heights. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (12), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Oakridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Columbia Heights. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.5, 4.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for Columbia Heights are Super Care Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (15.2 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Columbia Heights
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- 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 Columbia Heights
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 Columbia Heights.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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 Columbia Heights
Most ice maker calls in Columbia Heights 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Columbia Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights technician a trip for parts.