An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Carl Junction, MO
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Carl Junction. Other nearby bases include Joplin (7), Pittsburg (2), and Monett (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Sam's Appliance Repair, about 3.9 miles away. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Carl Junction is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.8, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Carl Junction are Mr. Appliance of Joplin (5.8 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bowers Service Co (12.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Big M Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Carl Junction
Most ice maker calls in Carl Junction 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.
Questions to Ask a Carl Junction Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carl Junction, MO
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Carl Junction
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Carl Junction 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.