When an ice machine in Alton slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Alton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alton, IL
Within 30 miles of Alton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Alton, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (13), Florissant (3), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses. Nearest on the list: Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings, around 1.1 miles out.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.0, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Alton: Hoffmann Brothers (11.9 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (18.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (13.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alton
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alton. Ice maker repair in Alton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Alton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Alton
Most ice machine calls in Alton come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Alton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alton, IL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Alton
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Alton faster.