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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Cloud and the Stearns County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near St. Cloud
14 repair companies serve St. Cloud from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St Cloud (5), Sauk Rapids (2), and Kimball (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Omega Force Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from St. Cloud. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 14 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
Closest matches for St. Cloud: Omega Force Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (22.6 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Kimball, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a St. Cloud Ice Maker Call
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 St. Cloud.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in St. Cloud, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 St. Cloud, MN
Most ice maker calls in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Cloud, MN
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Before you call a St. Cloud 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.