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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barrington and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Barrington
40 repair companies serve Barrington from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Barrington itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington Heights (9), Schaumburg (7), and Buffalo Grove (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is NORTHTOWN APPLIANCES SERVICES, about 0.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
First up for Barrington: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (10.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (24.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Barrington. Ice maker repair in Barrington.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Barrington
Most ice machine calls in Barrington 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Barrington
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Barrington, IL
Do you cover Barrington and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Barrington, 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 Barrington faster.