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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Decatur, IL
40 repair companies serve Decatur from within 60 miles. 5 list an address in Decatur, and the rest are spread across Bloomington (11), Springfield (8), and Champaign (5). Distances run up to about 44 miles. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Analysis., about 0.2 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decatur is inside its regular service area.
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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 49 |
First up for Decatur: Eichenauer Services Inc (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (37.2 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (32.1 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Decatur
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Decatur.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Decatur Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Decatur 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 Decatur
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Decatur, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Decatur
Ice Maker Repair Near Decatur
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Decatur technician a trip for parts.