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 Carlinville and the Macoupin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Carlinville, IL
40 repair companies serve Carlinville from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Carlinville, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Gibbel Home Services - HVAC, Electric, Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Carlinville. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Carlinville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carlinville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 10.8, 26.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
First up for Carlinville: Mark's Appliance (26.4 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.8 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Services (27.5 miles away, based in Bethalto, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (28.7 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.3 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Carlinville. Freezer repair in Carlinville.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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 Maker Repair Costs in Carlinville
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Carlinville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Carlinville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carlinville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carlinville, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Carlinville
Ice Maker Repair Near Carlinville
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Carlinville faster and cheaper.