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. Below are the companies within reach of Bismarck, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Bismarck
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bismarck. 8 of them are based in Bismarck itself, and other nearby bases include Mandan (2). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Hobart Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Bismarck. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Bismarck is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
At the top of the Bismarck list: Ron's Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Mandan, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); appliance solutions (0.8 miles away, 3.8 stars from 59 reviews); Quality Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Mandan, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bismarck
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 Bismarck.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bismarck
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Bismarck
Most ice maker calls in Bismarck 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.
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bismarck
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bismarck, ND
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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 Bismarck faster and cheaper.