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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cottleville and the St. Charles County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Cottleville
Within 30 miles of Cottleville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (9), St Peters (5), and St Charles (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses. The closest is Bi-State Refrigeration, about 1.3 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cottleville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Cottleville: P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (2.9 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (18.3 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (2.5 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 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
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cottleville
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 Cottleville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cottleville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Cottleville
Most ice machine calls in Cottleville 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 Cottleville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cottleville, MO
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Cottleville
Ice Machine Repair Near Cottleville
Before you call a Cottleville 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.