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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fergus Falls and the Otter Tail County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fergus Falls, MN
10 repair companies serve Fergus Falls from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Fargo (5), Alexandria (2), and Wahpeton (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 25.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fergus Falls 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 25.6, 31.0, 44.3 |
Closest matches for Fergus Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (51.8 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (53.3 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fergus Falls
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 Fergus Falls.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Fergus Falls
Most ice maker calls in Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fergus Falls, MN
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Which areas near Fergus Falls do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Fergus Falls
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 Fergus Falls technician a trip for parts.