When an ice machine in Columbia 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 Columbia, MO
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 7 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include Jefferson City (4), Fulton (2), and Boonville (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 18 businesses. The closest is Kevin's Water Heating Repair., about 0.6 miles away.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Columbia Appliance (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin's Water Heating Repair. (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Columbia. Ice maker repair in Columbia.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Columbia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Columbia 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.
Before You Book in Columbia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Columbia, MO
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Columbia and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Columbia 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.