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 Hoopeston and the Vermilion County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hoopeston
29 repair companies serve Hoopeston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Champaign (5), Lafayette (5), and Crawfordsville (3). Nearest on the list: Thiele's Appliance Services., around 22.7 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Hoopeston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hoopeston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 29 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.7, 23.0, 23.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the Hoopeston list: Purcell Appliance Center (28.0 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Central Indiana (49.8 miles away, based in Crawfordsville, 4.8 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (41.9 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hoopeston
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hoopeston. Ice maker repair in Hoopeston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Hoopeston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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.
Around Hoopeston
Most ice machine calls in Hoopeston 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 Hoopeston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hoopeston, IL
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Hoopeston technician a trip for parts.