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. The Chatham list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chatham, IL
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chatham. 1 of them are based in Chatham itself, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Riverton (1), and Illiopolis (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. John's Appliance Service Center is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Chatham.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 6.4, 6.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Chatham list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (14.4 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gibbel Home Services - HVAC, Electric, Appliances (28.9 miles away, based in Carlinville, 4.9 stars from 597 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
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 Chatham. Ice maker repair in Chatham.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chatham, IL
Most ice machine calls in Chatham 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 Chatham Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chatham, IL
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Chatham 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.