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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Chicago Heights
40 repair companies serve Chicago Heights from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Chicago Heights itself, and other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Steger (2), and South Holland (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses. Mountain Top Heating, Air & Appliance Repair Inc. is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Chicago Heights.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.6, 2.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Chicago Heights list: Appliance Pro (8.6 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Service Inc. (2.8 miles away, based in Steger, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Steger).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Chicago Heights. Ice maker repair in Chicago Heights.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Chicago Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Chicago Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chicago Heights, IL
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Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Chicago Heights technician a trip for parts.