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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bloomington and the McLean County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Bloomington
Within 30 miles of Bloomington there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Bloomington, and other nearby bases include Normal (2), Clinton (2), and Carlock (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. UltraNest Appliance Repair Group is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Bloomington. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Bloomington: Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benson’s Appliance Sales and Repair Service (1.0 miles away, 3.6 stars from 30 reviews); OK Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.1 stars from 37 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Bloomington
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Bloomington, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Bloomington
Most ice maker calls in Bloomington 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 Bloomington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bloomington, IL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Bloomington technician a trip for parts.