When an ice maker in Winona stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Winona, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Winona
26 repair companies serve Winona from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Winona itself, and the rest are spread across Eau Claire (6), Rochester (5), and La Crosse (4). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Winona is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 25.3, 26.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
First up for Winona: Med City Appliance Repair (39.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair of La Crescent (28.2 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (39.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Winona Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Winona. Freezer repair in Winona.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Winona, MN
Most ice maker calls in Winona 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 Winona
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Winona, MN
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Winona faster and cheaper.