Refrigerator ice makers, undercounter ice machines, and standalone Scotsman or U-Line units — we fix every kind. Same-day windows across the Twin Cities and Central MN with OEM parts on every truck and a flat $129 diagnostic that's waived when you approve the repair.
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Licensed technicians
State-licensed appliance repair pros.
Fully insured
In-home service backed by liability coverage.
Same-day repair
Most jobs booked today, finished today.
OEM parts on truck
Stocked for ice maker repair.
1-year warranty
Parts & labor guaranteed in writing.
Common symptoms
Sound familiar?
Local ice maker repair, finished today
An ice maker that's stopped working is rarely an emergency — but it's the most common single complaint we hear from homeowners. Builders bury water lines behind cabinets, water filters get skipped for years, and the assemblies themselves are honestly the cheapest part of the fridge. We've replaced thousands of them across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Eden Prairie, and the western suburbs.
Most calls get a same-day window if booked before 2pm. Our trucks roll loaded for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, GE, Sub-Zero, U-Line, and Scotsman — the brands we see most across the Twin Cities and Central MN.
What actually fails on an ice maker
Refrigerator ice makers fail along a predictable path. The water inlet valve goes first (about 35% of our calls), then the ice-maker assembly itself (30%), then the water filter or supply line (20%), then control-board faults (10%), and the rest is bin-thermostat and dispenser-motor work. On Samsung french-door models with the in-door ice maker, the auger motor and the ice-maker housing seal are the two most common failures — and Samsung's in-door design is a known weak point we see weekly.
If you have an LG with a failed ice-maker assembly, the part is straightforward to swap and we wrote a full step-by-step LG ice-maker replacement guide on the blog. Sub-Zero UC-15 undercounter units are a different beast — they have a pump-driven harvest cycle and the water-line filter has to be primed correctly after any service. We carry the right parts and the priming kit on the truck.
Standalone undercounter ice makers are higher-end equipment and they reward proper service. Scotsman SCN60 nugget machines, U-Line U-CLR1215, and Hoshizaki KM-101BAH commercial units all have specific cleaning and de-scaling intervals — most of the calls we get on these are scale-related, not failure-related. A proper de-scale and water-filter swap will usually bring a 'failed' machine back to spec. When the actual failure is a compressor, harvest valve, or board, we quote it in writing before we order parts.
Honest pricing, real warranty
Flat $129 diagnostic, waived the moment you approve the repair. Most refrigerator ice-maker assemblies land between $180 and $340 all-in. Standalone undercounter units run $260–$520 for typical service; compressor or sealed-system work is quoted in writing. Every completed repair carries a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.
Maintenance that doubles ice maker life
Change the water filter every 6 months — twice a year, on a calendar reminder. A clogged filter starves the ice maker and burns out the inlet valve. De-scale standalone units quarterly with manufacturer-approved cleaner; calcium buildup is the #1 killer of harvest cycles. If your water tastes off, the issue is the filter and the supply line, not the ice maker — replace both. For door-mounted ice makers, run a glass of water through the dispenser daily to keep the line from going stagnant.
1-year parts & labor warranty — in writing. Tap to expand.
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Every completed repair is backed by our written 1-year parts and labor warranty. If the same failure recurs within 12 months of the original repair date, we return at no charge for parts, labor, and the trip.
Duration: 1 year
What's covered
✓Parts we installed during the repair (OEM only).
✓Labor to re-diagnose and re-repair the same failure.
✓Trip / dispatch fee for the warranty visit.
✓Re-test of the appliance after the warranty repair.
× Exclusions
−A different failure or a new component unrelated to the original repair.
−Damage from misuse, power surges, water damage, or pest infestation.
−Pre-existing cosmetic damage or rust.
−Repairs performed or attempted by another technician after our visit.
Warranty applies to the same failure on the same appliance for 12 months from the original repair date. Warranty is non-transferable to a new owner if the appliance is sold. Customer must contact CMN Appliance Repair before any other technician touches the appliance, or warranty is void. Proof of original repair invoice required.
FAQ
Ice Maker Repair — common questions
How much does ice maker repair cost?+
Flat $129 diagnostic, fully waived when you approve the repair. Refrigerator ice-maker assemblies typically run $180–$340 all-in. Standalone undercounter units land between $260 and $520 for typical service.
My Samsung french-door ice maker keeps freezing up — is that fixable?+
Yes, but it's a known design weakness. Most fixes involve replacing the in-door ice-maker housing and updating the auger-motor seal. We've done hundreds of these and carry the parts on every truck.
Do you service Sub-Zero UC-15 undercounter ice makers?+
Yes. We have factory-trained Sub-Zero techs and the priming and de-scaling tools required for the UC-15 and UC-15I. We also service U-Line, Scotsman, and Hoshizaki.
Can I replace an ice maker myself?+
On most refrigerators, yes — the assembly comes out with two screws and a wire harness. Our LG ice-maker replacement walkthrough on the blog covers the exact steps. If the inlet valve or supply line is the culprit, that's tech-level work.
Why does my ice taste bad?+
Almost always the water filter — replace it every 6 months. If the filter is fresh, the supply line may be biofilmed; we flush and sanitize on service calls.