When an ice machine in Benton slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Benton and the Franklin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Benton
Within 60 miles of Benton there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Salem (2). 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Rossin Appliance Services., about 13.9 miles away. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Benton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 16.1, 17.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
The leading options for Benton are Sears Appliance Repair (56.3 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (18.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (42.6 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Benton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Benton. Ice maker repair in Benton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Benton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Benton
Most ice machine calls in Benton 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.
Questions to Ask a Benton Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Benton, IL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Benton faster.