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. The Mankato list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Mankato, MN
Within 60 miles of Mankato there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Mankato, and other nearby bases include Burnsville (4), Eden Prairie (4), and Savage (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: DeGroods Appliance Parts and Service, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses. Mankato is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mankato. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 56 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 6.9 |
Closest matches for Mankato: Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (50.6 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (55.8 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (58.6 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Mankato
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Mankato
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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: $50–$200 per hour 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.
What Mankato Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mankato 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.
Questions to Ask a Mankato Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mankato, MN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mankato
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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 Mankato technician a trip for parts.