When an ice maker in Wood River 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Wood River
Within 30 miles of Wood River there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Wood River itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (15), Alton (4), and Edwardsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Miller Kitchen Appliance Care, about 0.8 miles away. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wood River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Wood River are Affordable Services (3.3 miles away, based in Bethalto, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (5.0 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (19.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (20.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 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
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Wood River, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Wood River Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Wood River 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 Wood River
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wood River, IL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Which areas near Wood River do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Wood River
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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 Wood River faster and cheaper.