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 Gillespie list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gillespie
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gillespie. 1 list an address in Gillespie, and the rest are spread across Alton (4), Edwardsville (3), and Jerseyville (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Alderbrook Appliance Works, about 0.2 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 10.9, 19.5 |
The leading options for Gillespie are Hoffmann Brothers (24.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (24.0 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gibbel Home Services - HVAC, Electric, Appliances (10.9 miles away, based in Carlinville, 4.9 stars from 597 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (22.6 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gillespie
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gillespie. Ice maker repair in Gillespie.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Gillespie, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Gillespie Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gillespie 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 Gillespie
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gillespie, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Gillespie 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.