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 Pekin 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 Pekin, IL
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pekin. 3 list an address in Pekin, and the rest are spread across Peoria (8), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Nearest on the list: Alexander's Appliance, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
At the top of the Pekin list: Horner's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Benson's Appliance, Sales and Repair Service (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alexander's Appliance (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Pekin
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Pekin.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Pekin, IL
Most ice maker calls in Pekin 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 Pekin Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pekin, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Pekin
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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 Pekin faster and cheaper.