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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Richmond and the Ray County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Richmond, MO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Richmond. 1 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Kansas City (15), Independence (6), and Lee's Summit (6). Oliphant Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Richmond. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richmond is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 26.5, 26.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
Closest matches for Richmond: A.B. May Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical (32.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 19,657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Raytown, 3.2 stars from 126 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seniors Electrical and Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Richmond. Ice maker repair in Richmond.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Richmond, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Richmond Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Richmond 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 Richmond Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Richmond, MO
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Richmond
Ice Machine Repair Near Richmond
Before you call a Richmond 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.