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. Below are the companies within reach of Chester, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Chester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Chester. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 13.5 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Chester is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name ice maker work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.5, 28.2, 33.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
Closest matches for Chester: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (34.3 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.9 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (46.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Chester
Most ice maker calls in Chester 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.
Questions to Ask a Chester Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chester, IL
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Chester
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Chester faster and cheaper.