A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kirkwood and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Kirkwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kirkwood. The rest are spread across St. Louis (25), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: American Appliance Service, around 1.9 miles out.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.9, 5.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
Closest matches for Kirkwood: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (7.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (3.9 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (9.3 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (5.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Kirkwood. Ice maker repair in Kirkwood.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Kirkwood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kirkwood, MO
Most ice machine calls in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kirkwood, MO
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Kirkwood
Ice Machine Repair Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood technician a trip for parts.