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. The Darien 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 Darien, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Darien. 6 list an address in Darien, and the rest are spread across Downers Grove (4), Lisle (4), and Naperville (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Prime Darien Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Darien. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Darien: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (22.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (6.8 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Darien. Ice maker repair in Darien.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Darien Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Darien 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 Darien
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Darien, IL
Do you cover Darien and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Darien 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.