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 De Soto list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near De Soto
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of De Soto. 1 list an address in De Soto, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (3), Festus (2), and Hillsboro (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 8.7 miles from De Soto. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 11 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.7, 9.7, 9.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
At the top of the De Soto list: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (8.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Harres Home (28.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys (25.6 miles away, based in Eureka, 4.6 stars from 3,635 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.1 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in De Soto
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for De Soto. Ice maker repair in De Soto.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for De Soto
Most ice machine calls in De Soto 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 De Soto
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: De Soto, MO
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in De Soto
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Before you call a De Soto 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.