When an ice maker in Hoopeston 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 Hoopeston and the Vermilion County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Hoopeston
29 repair companies serve Hoopeston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Champaign (5), Lafayette (5), and Crawfordsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Thiele's Appliance Services., about 22.7 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hoopeston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hoopeston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.7, 23.0, 23.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
The leading options for Hoopeston are Purcell Appliance Center (28.0 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (41.9 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance Repair, Inc. (39.9 miles away, based in Mahomet, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Hoopeston. Freezer repair in Hoopeston.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hoopeston
Most ice maker calls in Hoopeston 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 Hoopeston Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hoopeston, IL
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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 Hoopeston technician a trip for parts.