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 Collinsville and the Madison County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Collinsville, IL
40 repair companies serve Collinsville from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Collinsville, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Triumph Repair Service, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collinsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 5.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Collinsville: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (6.7 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (17.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Services (15.6 miles away, based in Bethalto, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (18.1 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Collinsville
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$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: $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.
Local Notes for Collinsville
Most ice maker calls in Collinsville 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.
Before You Book in Collinsville
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Collinsville, IL
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Collinsville
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Before you call a Collinsville 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.