A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bay St. Louis and the Hancock County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Bay St. Louis, MS
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bay St. Louis. Other nearby bases include Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Bay St Louis (2). Nearest on the list: A Repair Service, around 0.5 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.3, 4.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
First up for Bay St. Louis: Cox Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Bay St. Louis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bay St. Louis.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Bay St. Louis, MS
Most ice machine calls in Bay St. Louis come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bay St. Louis Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bay St. Louis, MS
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Bay St. Louis?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Bay St. Louis technician a trip for parts.