Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bethalto and the Madison County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bethalto
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bethalto. 2 of them are based in Bethalto itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (12), Alton (4), and Edwardsville (3). Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Cauley's Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Bethalto.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
The leading options for Bethalto are Hoffmann Brothers (8.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (5.2 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- 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 Bethalto. Ice maker repair in Bethalto.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Bethalto, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Bethalto
Most ice machine calls in Bethalto 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.
Before You Book in Bethalto
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bethalto, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bethalto
Ice Machine Repair Near Bethalto
Before you call a Bethalto technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.