A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Charleston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Charleston, MO
Within 60 miles of Charleston there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Paducah (7), Union City (2), and Benton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Radiance Appliance Repair Miner, about 11.9 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Charleston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.9, 13.4, 25.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
The leading options for Charleston are Radiance Appliance Repair Miner (11.9 miles away, based in Miner, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help Center (36.0 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Charleston
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 Charleston is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Charleston.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Charleston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Charleston Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Charleston 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.
Questions to Ask a Charleston Repair Technician
- 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 clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Charleston, MO
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Charleston technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.