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. The University City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near University City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of University City. 1 list an address in University City, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (24), Hazelwood (3), and Affton (2). All American Appliance and HVAC Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from University City. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from University City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
The leading options for University City are All American Appliance and HVAC Services (0.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (5.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (2.9 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (9.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in University City
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 University City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in University City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for University City, MO
Most ice machine calls in University City 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 University City Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: University City, MO
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 University City faster.