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. Below are the companies within reach of Nixa, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Nixa, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nixa. Other nearby bases include Springfield (33), Ozark (2), and Aurora (2). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 2 list ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance Services, around 3.7 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nixa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 4.9, 5.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
At the top of the Nixa list: Best Refrigeration (11.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews); Rice Equipment Service, Inc (11.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.7 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Branson Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Services (26.7 miles away, based in Branson, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Brothers Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 655 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Nixa is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Nixa.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Nixa, 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Nixa, MO
Most ice machine calls in Nixa 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 Nixa Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Nixa, MO
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Nixa faster.