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 Salem and the Marion County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Salem, IL
32 repair companies serve Salem from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Liberty Appliance & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Salem is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.2, 10.9 |
First up for Salem: Liberty Appliance & Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (56.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Salem is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Salem.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Salem
Most ice machine calls in Salem 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 Salem
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Salem, IL
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Salem technician a trip for parts.