When an ice maker in International Falls 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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near International Falls
7 repair companies serve International Falls from within 103 miles. 2 of them are based in International Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Bemidji (2), Virginia (1), and Hibbing (1). 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Northland Sales & Service is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from International Falls. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 6 businesses. International Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 83.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 103 miles | 7 |
First up for International Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northland Sales & Service (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (94.8 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Range Repair Service (83.5 miles away, based in Virginia).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a International Falls 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 International Falls. Freezer repair in International Falls.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in International Falls
Before you give up on the ice maker in International Falls, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for International Falls, MN
Most ice maker calls in International 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 International Falls
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: International Falls, MN
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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 International Falls technician a trip for parts.