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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Shorewood and the Hennepin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Shorewood, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shorewood. The rest are spread across Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Minneapolis (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Nearest on the list: Excelsior Appliance Sales & Service Inc, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shorewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
The leading options for Shorewood are AMA Appliance Service (8.1 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (16.5 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Shorewood
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Shorewood.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Shorewood, MN
Most ice maker calls in Shorewood 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Shorewood
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Shorewood, MN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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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 Shorewood technician a trip for parts.