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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Murphysboro
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Murphysboro. 1 list an address in Murphysboro, and the rest are spread across Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Paducah (2). Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Gillenberg Sales & Service, around 0.8 miles out. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Murphysboro is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 6.5, 16.8 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
First up for Murphysboro: Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (6.5 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Murphysboro Ice Maker Call
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 Murphysboro. Freezer repair in Murphysboro.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
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?
- 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?
- 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 motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Murphysboro
Most ice maker calls in Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro Repair Technician
- 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: Murphysboro, IL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Before you call a Murphysboro 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.