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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carbondale and the Jackson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Carbondale, IL
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Carbondale. 1 list an address in Carbondale, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Mid America Services is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Carbondale. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carbondale is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.4, 11.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
At the top of the Carbondale list: Sears Appliance Repair (36.2 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Carbondale Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Carbondale. Freezer repair in Carbondale.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Carbondale
Most ice maker calls in Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carbondale, IL
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Carbondale faster and cheaper.