An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Duluth, MN
Within 60 miles of Duluth there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Duluth itself, and the rest are spread across Superior (2), Esko (1), and Cloquet (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: On-Target Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Duluth is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Duluth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
First up for Duluth: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (10.3 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); Jordan Repair Service (2.9 miles away); RAINBOW SERVICES (13.1 miles away, based in Superior, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Duluth Ice Maker Call
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 Duluth. Freezer repair in Duluth.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Duluth, MN
Most ice maker calls in Duluth 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 Duluth
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Duluth, MN
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Before you call a Duluth 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.