An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Bethalto list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Bethalto, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bethalto. 2 list an address in Bethalto, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (12), Alton (4), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Cauley's Appliance Services., about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bethalto. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 2.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Bethalto are Affordable Services (0.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (5.2 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (22.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (19.9 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.8 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bethalto
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Bethalto.
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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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Bethalto
Most ice maker calls in Bethalto 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bethalto
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bethalto, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Bethalto
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Bethalto faster and cheaper.