Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Benton list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Benton
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Benton. Other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Salem (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Rossin Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Benton. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 17 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Benton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Benton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.9, 16.1, 17.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Benton: Sears Appliance Repair (56.3 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (42.6 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (25.2 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Benton
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Benton
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Benton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Benton come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Benton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Benton, IL
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Benton
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Before you call a Benton technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.