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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mount Vernon and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Mount Vernon, IL
Within 60 miles of Mount Vernon there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Olney (3), and Salem (2). Nearest on the list: Eichenauer Services Inc, around 17.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 24 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Vernon is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 19.4, 19.7 |
First up for Mount Vernon: Liberty Appliance & Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (39.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eichenauer Services Inc (17.4 miles away, based in Centralia, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Mount Vernon
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Mount Vernon
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 Vernon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Mount Vernon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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 Mount Vernon
Most ice machine calls in Mount Vernon 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 Vernon
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Mount Vernon
Ice Machine Repair Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon technician a trip for parts.