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. 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Oakville, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oakville. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (20), Affton (2), and Belleville (2). The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Oakville.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.2, 5.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Oakville are Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (26.0 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (15.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Harres Home (5.9 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (12.4 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Oakville
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Oakville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oakville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oakville, MO
Most ice machine calls in Oakville 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 Oakville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oakville, MO
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Related Repair Pages for Oakville
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Before you call a Oakville 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.