Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Arlington Heights, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Arlington Heights, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Arlington Heights. 13 list an address in Arlington Heights, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Mt Prospect (4), and Buffalo Grove (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Arlington Heights Pros., around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for Arlington Heights: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (2.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (23.8 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.9 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Arlington Heights is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Arlington Heights.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Arlington Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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 Arlington Heights
Most ice machine calls in Arlington Heights 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.
Questions to Ask a Arlington Heights Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Arlington Heights, IL
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Arlington Heights faster.