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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Boulder Hill and the Kendall County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Boulder Hill
Within 30 miles of Boulder Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Aurora (24), Naperville (8), and Oswego (3). The closest is Montgomery Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Boulder Hill: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); MS Appliance Repair Services INC (4.0 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Boulder Hill
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Boulder Hill is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Boulder Hill.
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)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Around Boulder Hill
Most ice machine calls in Boulder Hill come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Boulder Hill
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Boulder Hill, IL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Boulder Hill
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 Boulder Hill technician a trip for parts.