When an ice machine in Forest slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Forest list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Forest, MS
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Forest. Other nearby bases include Jackson (16), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). The closest is Rush Appliance Repair Contractors, about 29.1 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forest 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 47 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 29.1, 30.3, 30.9 |
Closest matches for Forest: Mr. Appliance of Madison (38.0 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Fixit Refrigeration & Appliance Inc (32.8 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 6 reviews); Meridian Electronic Services LLC (43.3 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.9 stars from 126 reviews); Value Appliance Repair Co. (31.4 miles away, based in Brandon, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Forest
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Forest is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Forest.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Forest, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Forest Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Forest 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 Forest Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forest, MS
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Forest
Ice Machine Repair Near Forest
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 Forest faster.