When an ice machine in Petal slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Petal and the Forrest County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Petal
Within 60 miles of Petal there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Petal itself, and the rest are spread across Hattiesburg (3), Columbia (2), and Laurel (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 9 businesses. Knight's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.0 miles from Petal. Petal is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 7.8, 8.3 |
The leading options for Petal are Brackman Service Company (8.3 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Knight's Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Central LLC (7.8 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews); FixFast Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Petal
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Petal. Ice maker repair in Petal.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Petal, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Petal
Most ice machine calls in Petal 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 Petal
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Petal, MS
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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 Petal technician a trip for parts.