Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Poplar Bluff, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Poplar Bluff, MO
11 repair companies serve Poplar Bluff from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Poplar Bluff, and the rest are spread across Paragould (2), Dexter (1), and Patterson (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 10 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Poplar Bluff. Poplar Bluff is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Poplar Bluff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.3, 25.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
The leading options for Poplar Bluff are Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Kennett, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Poplar Bluff
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 Poplar Bluff is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Poplar Bluff.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Poplar Bluff, MO
Most ice machine calls in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Poplar Bluff, MO
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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 Poplar Bluff faster.