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 Joplin list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Joplin, MO
27 repair companies serve Joplin from within 60 miles. 7 of them are based in Joplin itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburg (2), Monett (2), and Aurora (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Joplin, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Joplin is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.8, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
The leading options for Joplin are Mr. Appliance of Joplin (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Bowers Service Co (11.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Big M Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Joplin
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Joplin
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Joplin. Ice maker repair in Joplin.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Joplin
Most ice machine calls in Joplin 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Joplin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Joplin, MO
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Joplin 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.