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 Jacksonville and the Morgan County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Jacksonville
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Jacksonville. 1 list an address in Jacksonville, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Jacksonville. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jacksonville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jacksonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 22.6, 24.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
The leading options for Jacksonville are Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trone Appliance Center (22.6 miles away, based in Beardstown, 4.2 stars from 37 reviews); Mark's Appliance (43.6 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.8 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (37.6 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Jacksonville. Freezer repair in Jacksonville.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Jacksonville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Jacksonville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Jacksonville
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Before you call a Jacksonville 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.