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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Peoria and the Peoria County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Peoria, IL
21 repair companies serve Peoria from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Peoria itself, and other nearby bases include Pekin (3), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Benson's Appliance Sales and Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Peoria. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 2.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
Closest matches for Peoria: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benson's Appliance, Sales and Repair Service (12.8 miles away, based in Pekin, 4.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Peoria. Freezer repair in Peoria.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Peoria, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Local Notes for Peoria
Most ice maker calls in Peoria 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.
Before You Book in Peoria
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Peoria, IL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Peoria
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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 Peoria technician a trip for parts.