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 Glen Carbon, IL
Within 30 miles of Glen Carbon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (12), Alton (4), and Belleville (4). The 29 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Hoffmann Brothers is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Glen Carbon.
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 | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.1, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Glen Carbon: Hoffmann Brothers (2.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (17.6 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (12.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Glen Carbon
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Glen Carbon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Glen Carbon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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 Glen Carbon, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Glen Carbon
Most ice machine calls in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glen Carbon, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Glen Carbon?
Which areas near Glen Carbon do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Glen Carbon 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.