When an ice maker in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Minneapolis, MN
40 repair companies serve Minneapolis from within 30 miles. 12 list an address in Minneapolis, and the rest are spread across St Paul (7), Hopkins (5), and Bloomington (4). Appliance Repair Emergency Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Minneapolis. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for Minneapolis: Super Care Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (8.3 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Minneapolis Owners Should Know
The Lowry Hill East Residential Historic District is a streetcar-era neighborhood of mostly 2 to 2.5-story wood-frame houses, largely Colonial Revival and Queen Anne, built roughly 1882-1920. Source: Lowry Hill East Residential Historic District - City of Minneapolis
Most ice maker calls in Minneapolis 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Minneapolis
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Minneapolis, MN
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Minneapolis
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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 Minneapolis technician a trip for parts.