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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Grand Forks, ND
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Grand Forks. 3 of them are based in Grand Forks itself, and other nearby bases include Thief River Falls (2). Distances run up to about 45 miles. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Bud & Ralph's Appliance Service, around 0.9 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 3.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grand Forks is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
Closest matches for Grand Forks: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud & Ralph's Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 223 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (45.1 miles away, based in Thief River Falls, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Grand Forks
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Grand Forks Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Grand Forks, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Around Grand Forks
Most ice maker calls in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Grand Forks, ND
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Before you call a Grand Forks 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.