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 Waterloo, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Waterloo, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waterloo. 1 list an address in Waterloo, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (15), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance-Mend.com, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 7.6, 11.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Waterloo: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (23.2 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Harres Home (7.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.9 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (20.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (22.0 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Waterloo
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Waterloo. Ice maker repair in Waterloo.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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.
Local Notes for Waterloo
Most ice machine calls in Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waterloo, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Waterloo do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Waterloo 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.