When an ice machine in Pekin slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pekin and the Tazewell County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Pekin, IL
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pekin. 3 list an address in Pekin, and the rest are spread across Peoria (8), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 18 businesses. The closest is Alexander's Appliance, about 0.3 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
The leading options for Pekin are AASAP Appliance Specialists (6.7 miles away, based in East Peoria, 4.9 stars from 238 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alexander's Appliance (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Horner's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (15.2 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pekin. Ice maker repair in Pekin.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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 Pekin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Pekin
Most ice machine calls in Pekin 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Pekin
- 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)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pekin, IL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Pekin faster.