Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Metropolis, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Metropolis, IL
28 repair companies serve Metropolis from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Murray (3), and Benton (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Appliance Help Center, about 4.5 miles away. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Metropolis is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Metropolis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 5.4, 6.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Metropolis list: Appliance Help Center (4.5 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.9 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Metropolis. Freezer repair in Metropolis.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Metropolis
Most ice maker calls in Metropolis 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 Metropolis Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Metropolis, IL
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Metropolis
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Metropolis faster and cheaper.