When an ice machine in Carol Stream slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Carol Stream list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carol Stream, IL
Within 30 miles of Carol Stream there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Carol Stream itself, and the rest are spread across Wheaton (5), Glendale Heights (4), and Addison (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Lincoln Park Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Carol Stream list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (14.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Carol Stream. Ice maker repair in Carol Stream.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Carol Stream
Most ice machine calls in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carol Stream, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Carol Stream?
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Before you call a Carol Stream 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.