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 Herrin and the Williamson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Herrin, IL
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Herrin. 1 list an address in Herrin, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tenvix Appliance Works, around 0.3 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Herrin 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.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.4, 4.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
At the top of the Herrin list: Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (11.2 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.5 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Herrin
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 Herrin.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Herrin
Most ice maker calls in Herrin 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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Questions to Ask a Herrin Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Herrin, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Herrin?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Herrin
Ice Maker Repair Near Herrin
Before you call a Herrin 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.