Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Bolivar, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Bolivar, MO
Within 30 miles of Bolivar there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Bolivar, and the rest are spread across Springfield (24) and Buffalo (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Bolivar. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bolivar. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 18.1, 23.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
Closest matches for Bolivar: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Refrigeration (27.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews); Rice Equipment Service, Inc (28.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.7 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EZ Appliance Geeks (28.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bolivar
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Bolivar.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Bolivar, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bolivar, MO
Most ice maker calls in Bolivar come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Bolivar
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bolivar, MO
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bolivar
Ice Maker Repair Near Bolivar
Before you call a Bolivar technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.