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 White Bear Lake and the Ramsey County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving White Bear Lake, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of White Bear Lake. 2 of them are based in White Bear Lake itself, and the rest are spread across St Paul (9), Minneapolis (5), and Blaine (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from White Bear Lake. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Bear Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
First up for White Bear Lake: Super Care Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in White Bear Lake
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in White Bear Lake
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around White Bear Lake
Most ice maker calls in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: White Bear Lake, MN
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in White Bear Lake
Ice Maker Repair Near White Bear Lake
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 White Bear Lake technician a trip for parts.