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 Columbia list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Columbia, MS
Within 60 miles of Columbia there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include McComb (4), Hattiesburg (3), and Picayune (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses. The closest is Sears Home Services, about 1.2 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Columbia is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.1, 23.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Sears Home Services (1.2 miles away); Appliance Doctors (3.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Mechanical Repair Services, LLC (43.9 miles away, based in Brookhaven, 5.0 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Columbia. Ice maker repair in Columbia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Columbia, MS
Most ice machine calls in Columbia 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Columbia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Columbia, MS
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Columbia
Ice Machine Repair Near Columbia
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 Columbia faster.