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. Below are the companies within reach of Murphysboro, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Murphysboro
18 repair companies serve Murphysboro from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Murphysboro itself, and other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Paducah (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Gillenberg Sales & Service is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Murphysboro. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Murphysboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 6.5, 16.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Murphysboro: Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (22.1 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (6.5 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Murphysboro is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Murphysboro.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Murphysboro, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Murphysboro, IL
Most ice machine calls in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Murphysboro, IL
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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 Murphysboro faster.