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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Mount Carmel
26 repair companies serve Mount Carmel from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Owensboro (5), and Olney (3). Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 10.9 miles out. Mount Carmel is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.9, 27.3, 27.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for Mount Carmel: Hometown Appliance (27.6 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.7 miles away, based in Carmi, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Knight Appliance Repair (31.8 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.6 stars from 154 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Mount Carmel is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Mount Carmel.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Mount Carmel
Most ice machine calls in Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Carmel, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Mount Carmel
Before you call a Mount Carmel 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.