Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Addison, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Addison. 4 list an address in Addison, and the rest are spread across Elmhurst (6), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Cruz Services & Appliances., about 0.5 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Addison: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (10.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Addison
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Addison is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Addison.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Addison, IL
Most ice machine calls in Addison come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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 Addison
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Addison, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Addison
Ice Machine Repair Near Addison
Before you call a Addison technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.