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. The Rochester list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Rochester
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Rochester. 5 of them are based in Rochester itself, and other nearby bases include Stewartville (3), Austin (2), and Faribault (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 24 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rochester is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rochester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
First up for Rochester: Med City Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guyer's Appliance Service & Parts (10.9 miles away, based in Stewartville, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Rochester Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Rochester
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Rochester Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rochester 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 Rochester Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rochester, MN
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Before you call a Rochester 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.