A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Bloomington, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Bloomington
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bloomington. 13 of them are based in Bloomington itself, and the rest are spread across Normal (2), Clinton (2), and Carlock (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is UltraNest Appliance Repair Group, about 0.4 miles away. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bloomington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
First up for Bloomington: Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chambers Services (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,926 reviews); Big Lar's Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Normal, 5.0 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OK Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.1 stars from 37 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bloomington
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bloomington. Ice maker repair in Bloomington.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Bloomington
Most ice machine calls in Bloomington 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bloomington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bloomington, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Bloomington 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.