Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Olney list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Olney, IL
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Olney. 3 of them are based in Olney itself, and other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Evansville (3), and Salem (2). 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Jim Scherer Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 18 businesses. Olney is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
Closest matches for Olney: Hometown Appliance (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (36.8 miles away, based in Effingham, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Olney
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Olney 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 Olney. Freezer repair in Olney.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Olney
Most ice maker calls in Olney 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 Olney Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Olney, IL
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Before you call a Olney 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.