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 Mount Vernon, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mount Vernon, IL
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mount Vernon. Other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Olney (3), and Salem (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Eichenauer Services Inc, around 17.4 miles out. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Vernon is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 19.4, 19.7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for Mount Vernon: Liberty Appliance & Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (52.8 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Carmi, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Mount Vernon
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Mount Vernon Ice Maker Call
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 Mount Vernon.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Mount Vernon Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, IL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Mount Vernon
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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 Mount Vernon technician a trip for parts.