When an ice machine in Festus 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Festus
Within 30 miles of Festus there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Festus, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (10), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Crestwood Appliance repair, around 0.4 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Festus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 8.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Festus are Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (9.7 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Harres Home (18.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (26.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (28.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Festus
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Festus. Ice maker repair in Festus.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Festus, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Festus
Most ice machine calls in Festus 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Festus
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Festus, MO
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Festus and nearby towns?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Festus
Ice Machine Repair Near Festus
Before you call a Festus 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.