A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carpentersville and the Kane County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Carpentersville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carpentersville. 3 of them are based in Carpentersville itself, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer, around 1.2 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Carpentersville are CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (17.7 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Top Tier Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Carpentersville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carpentersville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Carpentersville. Ice maker repair in Carpentersville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Carpentersville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Carpentersville
Most ice machine calls in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carpentersville, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Carpentersville do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Carpentersville
Ice Machine Repair Near Carpentersville
Before you call a Carpentersville 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.