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. Below are the companies within reach of Cary, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cary, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cary. 2 of them are based in Cary itself, and the rest are spread across Elgin (7), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Appliance Marshall Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cary. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 3.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
Closest matches for Cary: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (18.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (26.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Appliance Marshall Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Cary. Ice maker repair in Cary.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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 Cary
Most ice machine calls in Cary 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.
Before You Book in Cary
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cary, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Cary faster.