When an ice maker in Carterville stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carterville and the Williamson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Carterville
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Carterville. Other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Tenvix Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Carterville. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Carterville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.9, 6.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
Closest matches for Carterville: Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (7.7 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Carterville Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Carterville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Carterville
Most ice maker calls in Carterville 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 Carterville
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carterville, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Carterville
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Before you call a Carterville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.