When an ice maker in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Forest Lake, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Lake. 3 of them are based in Forest Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Paul (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, about 2.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
Closest matches for Forest Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (13.4 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Lake
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Forest Lake
Before you give up on the ice maker in Forest Lake, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Forest Lake
Most ice maker calls in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Forest Lake
Ice Maker Repair Near Forest Lake
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Forest Lake faster and cheaper.