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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Excelsior Springs, MO
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Excelsior Springs. The rest are spread across Kansas City (13), Independence (6), and Lee's Summit (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Oliphant Appliance Service, about 15.7 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Excelsior Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.7, 16.8, 18.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
First up for Excelsior Springs: A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (25.3 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Raytown, 3.2 stars from 126 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seniors Electrical and Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Excelsior Springs is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Excelsior Springs.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Excelsior Springs
Most ice machine calls in Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Excelsior Springs, MO
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Excelsior Springs and nearby towns?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Excelsior Springs
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Excelsior Springs technician a trip for parts.