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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Taylorville and the Christian County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Taylorville
15 repair companies serve Taylorville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Springfield (8), Decatur (4), and Illiopolis (1). Affordable Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 22.0 miles from Taylorville. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taylorville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.0, 24.4, 25.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
The leading options for Taylorville are Matt Cawley Appliance Service (25.5 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eichenauer Services Inc (29.9 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Taylorville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Taylorville.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Taylorville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Taylorville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Taylorville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Taylorville, IL
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Taylorville
Ice Maker Repair Near Taylorville
Before you call a Taylorville 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.