Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Carbondale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Carbondale
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Carbondale. 1 of them are based in Carbondale itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Mid America Services, about 0.9 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Carbondale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.4, 11.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
First up for Carbondale: Sears Appliance Repair (36.2 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (16.2 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Carbondale
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Carbondale. Ice maker repair in Carbondale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Carbondale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Carbondale
Most ice machine calls in Carbondale 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 Carbondale Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carbondale, IL
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Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Carbondale, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near Carbondale
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Carbondale technician a trip for parts.