Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. 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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Montevideo, MN
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 66 miles of Montevideo. 1 list an address in Montevideo, and other nearby bases include Hutchinson (2), Alexandria (2), and Willmar (1). The farthest listed company is about 66 miles out. Bob's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Montevideo. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Montevideo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 34.7, 34.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (66 mi) | 8 |
Closest matches for Montevideo: Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (65.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Daak Refrigeration & Appliance (65.9 miles away, based in Hutchinson, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bob's Appliance Service (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Montevideo Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Montevideo, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
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.
Around Montevideo
Most ice maker calls in Montevideo 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 Montevideo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Montevideo, MN
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Montevideo
Ice Maker Repair Near Montevideo
Before you call a Montevideo 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.