When an ice machine in Ripley slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Ripley list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Ripley
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ripley. 1 of them are based in Ripley itself, and other nearby bases include Covington (2), Brownsville (2), and Atoka (2). Nearest on the list: Gaines Repair Services, around 0.6 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ripley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 13.5, 15.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Ripley list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance (26.5 miles away, based in Atoka, 4.8 stars from 56 reviews); Alexander Refrigeration Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.4 stars from 28 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ripley
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ripley. Ice maker repair in Ripley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Ripley
Most ice machine calls in Ripley come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Repair Company in Ripley
- 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)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ripley, TN
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Ripley?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Ripley technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.