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 Urbana and the Champaign County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Urbana, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Urbana. 1 list an address in Urbana, and the rest are spread across Bloomington (13), Champaign (5), and Decatur (5). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. A to Z Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Urbana. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Urbana is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Urbana: Mr. Appliance of Champaign (6.4 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Purcell Appliance Center (13.5 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance Repair, Inc. (12.0 miles away, based in Mahomet, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (47.4 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- 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 Urbana.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Urbana
Most ice maker calls in Urbana 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Urbana
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Urbana, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Urbana
Ice Maker Repair Near Urbana
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Urbana faster and cheaper.