When an ice maker in Cottage Grove 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Cottage Grove, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottage Grove. 3 list an address in Cottage Grove, and the rest are spread across St Paul (8), Inver Grove Heights (3), and Maplewood (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Repair And Maintenance Services, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.3, 3.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Cottage Grove: Super Care Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (12.9 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (14.8 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Cottage Grove
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Cottage Grove. Freezer repair in Cottage Grove.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cottage Grove, MN
Most ice maker calls in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cottage Grove, MN
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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How do I reset my ice maker?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Cottage Grove
Before you call a Cottage Grove technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.