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. Below are the companies within reach of Herrin, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Herrin
Within 60 miles of Herrin there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Herrin itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Tenvix Appliance Works, around 0.3 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Herrin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Herrin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.4, 4.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
First up for Herrin: Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (6.8 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rossin Appliance Services. (2.4 miles away, based in Johnston City, 4.5 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Herrin
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Herrin is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Herrin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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 Herrin
Most ice machine calls in Herrin 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.
Questions to Ask a Herrin Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Herrin, IL
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you cover Herrin and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Herrin faster.