When an ice maker in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon and the Madison County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Glen Carbon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Carbon. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (12), Alton (4), and Belleville (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Hoffmann Brothers is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Glen Carbon. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.1, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Glen Carbon are Affordable Services (10.3 miles away, based in Bethalto, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (12.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (19.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (13.8 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Glen Carbon Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Glen Carbon. Freezer repair in Glen Carbon.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Glen Carbon Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Glen Carbon 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Glen Carbon
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glen Carbon, IL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Glen Carbon
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 Glen Carbon technician a trip for parts.