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. The Carmi list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carmi, IL
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Carmi. 1 list an address in Carmi, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Olney (3), and Henderson (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Carmi. Carmi is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carmi. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 30.5, 33.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Carmi are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & M Electronics (36.9 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.4 stars from 717 reviews); Knight Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.6 stars from 154 reviews); Hometown Appliance (44.4 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Carmi
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
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carmi
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Carmi is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carmi.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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 Carmi, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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.
Local Notes for Carmi
Most ice machine calls in Carmi 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 Carmi
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carmi, IL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Carmi
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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 Carmi technician a trip for parts.