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 Hattiesburg and the Forrest County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hattiesburg, MS
Within 60 miles of Hattiesburg there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Hattiesburg itself, and other nearby bases include Picayune (3), Columbia (2), and Petal (1). The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service Central LLC, around 3.0 miles out. Hattiesburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hattiesburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.9, 7.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Hattiesburg: Brackman Service Company (4.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Appliance Service Central LLC (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews); FixFast Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Knight's Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Petal, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hattiesburg
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Hattiesburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hattiesburg.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hattiesburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Hattiesburg, MS
Most ice machine calls in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hattiesburg, MS
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Hattiesburg faster.