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 Swansea, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Swansea
Within 30 miles of Swansea there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Swansea itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (17), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR BELLEVILLE IL, around 1.0 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swansea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Swansea: Hoffmann Brothers (17.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (2.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (15.3 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (17.0 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Swansea
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Swansea. Ice maker repair in Swansea.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Swansea, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Swansea, IL
Most ice machine calls in Swansea 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Swansea
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Swansea, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you cover Swansea and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Swansea 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.