Black or pink slime visible in the ice bin
We pull the bin and auger, scrub every surface, sanitize, and flush twice. Most machines come out clean in 90 minutes to two hours, and we show you the before and after.
Black slime in your ice? We strip it out and sanitize the whole machine.
Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Hattiesburg MS
Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Hattiesburg MS is the service that pulls mold, biofilm, and pink or black slime out of your ice machine and leaves it safe to use again. We handle residential refrigerators, undercounter units, and commercial ice machines across Forrest County. If your ice smells musty or tastes off, stop using it and call us today.
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About this service
What Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Hattiesburg MS Involves
Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Hattiesburg MS is a deep-clean and sanitizing service that targets the biofilm, mold, and slime that grow inside ice machines. We pull the ice bin, auger, and evaporator plate, then scrub every surface the water touches. A food-safe sanitizer goes through the water line, water inlet valve, and ice bin before we flush the system twice. Most jobs take 90 minutes to two hours, and you get clean ice the same day.
Hattiesburg's warm, humid climate is hard on ice machines. Summer humidity above 70 percent and indoor temps that stay in the 70s give mold and slime ideal growing conditions. If you have not had your machine cleaned in six months, there is a good chance biofilm is already forming. We see it most in Oak Grove and West Hattiesburg homes where the ice maker sits in a hot garage or utility room.
- ✓ Safer Ice, Fast
- ✓ Better Tasting Ice
- ✓ Faster Ice Production
- ✓ Longer Machine Life
What's included
What Our Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Includes
Every job starts with a full teardown and ends with a tested machine. We do not cut corners on the parts you cannot see, because that is exactly where mold and slime live. Here is what is covered in a standard visit, and what we quote separately if we find it.
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Full Teardown and Inspection
We remove the ice bin, auger, evaporator cover, and water inlet valve screen. Every water-contact surface gets inspected with a mirror and light. This is how we find the slime behind the chute that a surface wipe never reaches.
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Food-Safe Scrubbing
All interior surfaces get scrubbed with cleaners approved for ice-contact use. We pay extra attention to bin corners, auger flights, and the water line, which are the three spots where biofilm grows fastest in Hattiesburg's humidity.
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Sanitizing and Double Flush
After scrubbing, we treat the machine with an EPA-registered sanitizer and run two full flush cycles. That pushes out loosened debris and any sanitizer residue, so the first batch of ice after service is clean and safe.
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Water Filter Check
A clogged water filter feeds slime and slows ice production. We check the filter during every visit and replace it if it is spent. Fresh filtration is the simplest way to keep mold from coming back between cleanings.
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Two-Cycle Test Run
We do not leave until the machine has run through two full ice cycles, usually 30 to 40 minutes. You get to see the new ice before we pack up, and we confirm the machine is producing at full speed.
How it works
How Our Ice Machine Cleaning Process Works
01
Shut Down and Drain
We kill power at the breaker, pull the ice bin, and drain every drop of standing water. Any ice still in the bin goes into a bag for you to toss. This step takes about 10 minutes and lets us see the full interior of the machine before we touch anything.
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Disassemble and Inspect
We remove the auger, evaporator cover, and water inlet valve screen so every surface is reachable. Using an inspection mirror and a flashlight, we map where the mold and slime have spread. This is also when we spot cracked gaskets, a failing thermostat, or a water line leak that needs attention.
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Scrub and Sanitize
Every surface that touches water gets scrubbed with a food-safe cleaner, then treated with an EPA-registered sanitizer. We pay extra attention to the ice bin corners, the auger flights, and the water line, which is where slime hides. This step takes 30 to 45 minutes on most machines.
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Flush and Reassemble
We run two full flush cycles through the water line and ice maker mold to push out loosened debris and sanitizer residue. Then we put the machine back together, replace any worn gaskets, and check that the water inlet valve seats properly. Reassembly takes about 20 minutes.
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Test and Hand Off
We power the machine back up and watch it through two full ice cycles, usually 30 to 40 minutes. You get a walkthrough of what we found, what we cleaned, and how often to schedule the next service. If we saw a part on its way out, we tell you straight instead of waiting for it to fail.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Inspection mirror and LED light
Lets us see behind the evaporator plate, ice chute, and water line where slime hides. Without it, you are cleaning blind.
Multimeter
Tests the thermostat, control board, and water inlet valve solenoid so we can confirm whether a failing part is feeding the mold growth.
Manifold gauge set
Checks refrigerant pressures when a machine is running warm or slow. Warm operation melts ice into standing water, which grows slime.
Leak detection dye
Traces slow water line leaks that keep the machine interior damp. Finding the leak is often the difference between a one-time cleaning and a recurring problem.
Nut driver set and tube cutter
Used to disassemble the auger, bin, and water line cleanly. Proper tools mean no stripped screws or cracked plastic parts during teardown.
EPA-registered food-safe sanitizer
Kills mold and biofilm on ice-contact surfaces without leaving residue that affects taste. Applied after scrubbing and followed by two flush cycles.
Real results
Before and after.
Black Slime in a Samsung Refrigerator
Before
A homeowner in Oak Grove noticed black specks in her ice and a musty smell every time she opened the freezer. The bin walls were coated in slime, and the auger had visible growth. She had been rinsing the bin with vinegar for weeks with no improvement.
After
We pulled the bin and auger, scrubbed and sanitized every surface, and flushed the water line twice. The machine ran two full ice cycles before we left. Ice came out clear, the smell was gone, and production was back to normal.
Failed Health Inspection at a Downtown Restaurant
Before
A restaurant on the Hardy Street Corridor failed inspection because of slime in its Scotsman ice machine bin. The machine was also running slow, and the owner was worried about losing business during the re-inspection window.
After
We came out the same day, did a full teardown, cleaned and sanitized the machine to health-code standards, and cleaned the condenser coils. Production improved noticeably, and the machine passed re-inspection with no issues.
Recurring Mold From a Hidden Water Line Leak
Before
A West Hattiesburg homeowner had cleaned his undercounter ice maker three times in a year, and the mold kept coming back within weeks. He was ready to replace the machine and wanted a second opinion first.
After
We found a slow water line leak behind the unit that was keeping the interior damp. We repaired the line, cleaned and sanitized the machine, and tested it through two ice cycles. No mold has returned since.
Problems we solve
Problems Our Ice Maker Mold and Slime Removal Solves
Mold and slime show up in different ways depending on the machine and how it is used. These are the four problems we get called about most in Hattiesburg, and what happens if you let them go.
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Ice tastes musty or smells like a wet basement
Our ice maker slime removal in Hattiesburg Mississippi service targets the evaporator plate and water line directly. After sanitizing and flushing, the taste and smell are gone, usually the same day.
Mold keeps coming back weeks after cleaning
We test the valve and inspect the water line during every cleaning. If we find a leak, we repair it in the same visit so the machine stays dry and the mold does not return.
Ice production has slowed to a crawl
Cleaning the evaporator plate and condenser coils restores production, often by 15 to 25 percent. We also check the thermostat and control board while the machine is open.
Proof you can check
Licensed, Certified, and Reviewed
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NATE CertificationNorth American Technician Excellence
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EPA Section 608 CertificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Manufacturer Service CertificationMajor ice maker brands including Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, and LG
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State Appliance Repair LicenseMississippi state licensing authority
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OSHA Safety ComplianceOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Most residential jobs run $150 to $350, and commercial ice machines run $300 to $650 depending on size and how much teardown is needed. If we find a water line leak or a failed water inlet valve feeding the mold, that repair is quoted separately before we start. Typical 2026 pricing in the Hattiesburg area stays in that range for a full clean, sanitize, and flush.
We do. Our technicians handle ice machine mold removal Hattiesburg MS calls across Forrest County, including Oak Grove, West Hattiesburg, and the Hardy Street Corridor. We work on refrigerators, undercounter units, and commercial machines. Call with your machine brand and model, and we can usually give you a firm price over the phone.
You have to pull the bin and auger, scrub every water-contact surface with a food-safe cleaner, sanitize, and then flush the system twice. Vinegar and dish soap reach the easy spots but miss the slime behind the evaporator plate. A professional ice maker slime removal in Hattiesburg Mississippi service takes 90 minutes to two hours and gets the whole machine, not just the visible parts.
Yes. Mold and biofilm in an ice maker contaminate every cube the machine produces, and you end up drinking it. People with allergies, asthma, or weakened immune systems are at higher risk. Stop using the ice, unplug the machine, and book a cleaning. If you see black slime in ice maker Hattiesburg Mississippi units, treat it as a health issue, not a cleaning chore.
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If your ice smells musty or you can see black slime in the bin, stop using it and call us. We are licensed, insured, and we back our cleaning work with a 90-day warranty. Same-day appointments are open most weekdays across Hattiesburg and Forrest County.
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Call 111 222 333 or email info@icemakerrepairexperts.com and we will get you on the schedule. We answer the phone during business hours and return after-hours messages first thing the next morning. Most Hattiesburg calls placed before noon are handled the same day.
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