Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Peoria list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Peoria, IL
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Peoria. 8 of them are based in Peoria itself, and other nearby bases include Pekin (3), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). The closest is Benson's Appliance Sales and Repair Service, about 0.9 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Peoria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
At the top of the Peoria list: Mr. Appliance of Peoria (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AASAP Appliance Specialists (6.7 miles away, based in East Peoria, 4.9 stars from 238 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Peoria
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Peoria is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Peoria.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
What Peoria Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Peoria 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 Peoria
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Peoria, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Peoria?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Peoria
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 Peoria technician a trip for parts.