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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Crest Hill, IL
40 repair companies serve Crest Hill from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Crest Hill, and other nearby bases include Joliet (16), Plainfield (8), and Naperville (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: American Service Alliance, around 1.4 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.2, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Crest Hill: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.2 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Crest Hill. Ice maker repair in Crest Hill.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Crest Hill, IL
Most ice machine calls in Crest Hill 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Crest Hill
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Crest Hill, IL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Crest Hill
Before you call a Crest Hill 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.