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. Below are the companies within reach of Lee's Summit, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lee's Summit
40 repair companies serve Lee's Summit from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Lee's Summit, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (12), Overland Park (8), and Independence (6). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Kimball Appliance Parts and Service, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Lee's Summit: All Star Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Raytown, 3.2 stars from 126 reviews); A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (10.3 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee's Summit and Raymore (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lee's Summit
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 Lee's Summit is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lee's Summit.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lee's Summit, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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 Lee's Summit
Most ice machine calls in Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Lee's Summit, MO
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Lee's Summit do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Lee's Summit technician a trip for parts.