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 Carmi and the White County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Carmi
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Carmi. 1 of them are based in Carmi itself, and the rest are spread across Evansville (7), Olney (3), and Henderson (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Carmi. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carmi is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carmi. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 30.5, 33.6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
The leading options for Carmi are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (44.4 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Carmi, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
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.
What Carmi Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Carmi 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 Carmi
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carmi, IL
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Carmi
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Carmi faster and cheaper.