When an ice maker in Hermantown 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hermantown and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hermantown, MN
Within 60 miles of Hermantown there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Superior (2), and Esko (1). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.9 miles out. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hermantown 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 refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.9, 6.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
At the top of the Hermantown list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (6.6 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); Jordan Repair Service (5.9 miles away, based in Duluth); RAINBOW SERVICES (17.1 miles away, based in Superior, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hermantown
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Hermantown Ice Maker Call
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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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hermantown, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
Local Notes for Hermantown
Most ice maker calls in Hermantown 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hermantown
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Hermantown, MN
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hermantown
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Before you call a Hermantown 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.