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 Batavia and the Kane County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Batavia, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Batavia. 2 list an address in Batavia, and the rest are spread across Aurora (22), St. Charles (5), and Naperville (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Precision Appliance Repair and Services/ is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Batavia. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Batavia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
Closest matches for Batavia: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (24.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (6.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Batavia
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Batavia. Ice maker repair in Batavia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Batavia
Most ice machine calls in Batavia 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 Batavia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Batavia, IL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Batavia
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Batavia technician a trip for parts.