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. Below are the companies within reach of Hibbing, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hibbing, MN
9 repair companies serve Hibbing from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Hibbing itself, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Virginia (1), and Grand Rapids (1). The closest is Bud's Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hibbing is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hibbing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 20.2, 29.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
At the top of the Hibbing list: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Range Repair Service (20.2 miles away, based in Virginia).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hibbing
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Hibbing
Most ice maker calls in Hibbing 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 Hibbing
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hibbing, MN
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Hibbing technician a trip for parts.