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. The Fairview Heights list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fairview Heights, IL
Within 30 miles of Fairview Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Fairview Heights itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (17), Belleville (4), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Fairview Heights. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
The leading options for Fairview Heights are Hoffmann Brothers (13.9 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (13.6 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (1.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fairview Heights
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
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 Fairview Heights is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fairview Heights.
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)
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 Fairview Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Fairview Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fairview Heights, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Fairview Heights?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fairview Heights, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near Fairview Heights
Before you call a Fairview Heights 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.