Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hernando and the DeSoto County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hernando
23 repair companies serve Hernando from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Nearest on the list: All Major Appliance Services, around 10.0 miles out. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 11.9, 13.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
First up for Hernando: Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (25.7 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (13.1 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hernando
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hernando. Ice maker repair in Hernando.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hernando, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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.
Local Notes for Hernando
Most ice machine calls in Hernando 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 Hernando
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hernando, MS
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Hernando technician a trip for parts.