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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Du Quoin and the Perry County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Du Quoin
30 repair companies serve Du Quoin from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Du Quoin itself, and other nearby bases include Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: L & L Technical., around 0.8 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Du Quoin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Du Quoin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 17.4, 18.0 |
The leading options for Du Quoin are Sears Appliance Repair (40.3 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (24.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L & L Technical. (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Du Quoin
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 Du Quoin is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Du Quoin.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Du Quoin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Du Quoin, IL
Most ice machine calls in Du Quoin 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.
Before You Book in Du Quoin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Du Quoin, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Du Quoin
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Before you call a Du Quoin 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.