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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Champaign, IL
Within 60 miles of Champaign there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Champaign itself, and the rest are spread across Bloomington (13), Decatur (5), and Rantoul (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Korvix Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Champaign. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Champaign is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
The leading options for Champaign are Eichenauer Services Inc (38.5 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance Repair, Inc. (9.3 miles away, based in Mahomet, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); All Brands Appliance Repair Services- Champaign/Urbana (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Champaign is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Champaign.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Champaign
Most ice machine calls in Champaign 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 Champaign
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Champaign, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Champaign 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.