A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Shiloh and the St. Clair County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Shiloh
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shiloh. The rest are spread across St. Louis (15), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Appliance Repair Ruby is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Shiloh.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.8, 3.9 |
First up for Shiloh: Hoffmann Brothers (17.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (4.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (16.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (18.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
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 Shiloh is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Shiloh.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Shiloh, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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.
Around Shiloh
Most ice machine calls in Shiloh 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.
Questions to Ask a Shiloh Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shiloh, IL
Which areas near Shiloh do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Shiloh technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.