When an ice machine in Chester slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Chester, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Chester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Chester. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 2 list ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 13.5 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chester is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.5, 28.2, 33.0 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for Chester are Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (34.3 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Harres Home (41.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (46.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Chester
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Chester
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Chester. Ice maker repair in Chester.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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 Chester
Most ice machine calls in Chester 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 Chester
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chester, IL
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Before you call a Chester 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.