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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Long Beach and the Harrison County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Long Beach, MS
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Long Beach. 2 of them are based in Long Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Mandeville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Mr D's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Long Beach. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Long Beach is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 7.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
Closest matches for Long Beach: Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Central Appliance Co Inc. (37.0 miles away, based in Pascagoula, 4.8 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Long Beach
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Long Beach is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Long Beach.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Long Beach, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Long Beach, MS
Most ice machine calls in Long Beach 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.
Before You Book in Long Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Long Beach, MS
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Long Beach technician a trip for parts.