Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Carl Junction list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Carl Junction
26 repair companies serve Carl Junction from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Joplin (7), Pittsburg (2), and Monett (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Sam's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.9 miles from Carl Junction. Carl Junction is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 5.8, 6.6 |
First up for Carl Junction: Bowers Service Co (12.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Joplin (5.8 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Big M Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Pittsburg, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Carl Junction is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carl Junction.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Carl Junction, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What Carl Junction Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Carl Junction come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carl Junction
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carl Junction, MO
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Carl Junction
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Carl Junction technician a trip for parts.