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 Jacksonville and the Morgan County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jacksonville, IL
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jacksonville. 1 list an address in Jacksonville, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Jacksonville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jacksonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 22.6, 24.9 |
The leading options for Jacksonville are Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gibbel Home Services - HVAC, Electric, Appliances (36.7 miles away, based in Carlinville, 4.9 stars from 597 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Jacksonville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Jacksonville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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 Jacksonville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, IL
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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 Jacksonville faster.