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. Below are the companies within reach of Springfield, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Springfield
Within 30 miles of Springfield there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Springfield, and the rest are spread across Chatham (1), Riverton (1), and Illiopolis (1). Nearest on the list: Ken's Appliance Service, Inc., around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 10 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Springfield: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance Service, Inc. (0.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Springfield
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 Springfield is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Springfield.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Springfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Springfield, IL
Most ice machine calls in Springfield 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 Springfield
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Springfield, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making 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 Springfield technician a trip for parts.