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 O'Fallon and the St. Clair County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in O'Fallon, IL
40 repair companies serve O'Fallon from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in O'Fallon itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Appliance Repair Ruby is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from O'Fallon. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from O'Fallon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.5, 3.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
First up for O'Fallon: Hoffmann Brothers (14.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (3.9 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (18.4 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in O'Fallon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for O'Fallon. Ice maker repair in O'Fallon.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What O'Fallon Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in O'Fallon 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.
Before You Book in O'Fallon
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: O'Fallon, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 O'Fallon technician a trip for parts.