When an ice machine in Carthage slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carthage, MO
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carthage. 1 of them are based in Carthage itself, and the rest are spread across Joplin (7), Monett (2), and Pittsburg (2). Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Bowers Service Co, around 0.7 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carthage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 7.7, 9.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Carthage are Bowers Service Co (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Joplin (11.3 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big M Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carthage
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Carthage. Ice maker repair in Carthage.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Carthage, MO
Most ice machine calls in Carthage 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Carthage
- 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carthage, MO
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Carthage do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Carthage, MO
Ice Machine Repair Near Carthage
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Carthage faster.