When an ice maker in Salem stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Salem and the Marion County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Salem
Within 60 miles of Salem there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Liberty Appliance & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Salem 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.2, 10.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
Closest matches for Salem: Liberty Appliance & Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (47.1 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (40.8 miles away, based in Effingham, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Salem 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 Salem.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Salem
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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Salem
Most ice maker calls in Salem 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 Salem Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salem, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Salem
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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 Salem technician a trip for parts.