When an ice machine in Deerfield slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Deerfield list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Deerfield
40 repair companies serve Deerfield from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Deerfield, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (8), Buffalo Grove (6), and Highland Park (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses. Priority Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Deerfield.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.8, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
At the top of the Deerfield list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (8.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (17.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 4EverFix Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Deerfield
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Deerfield. Ice maker repair in Deerfield.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Deerfield
Most ice machine calls in Deerfield 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 Deerfield Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Deerfield, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Deerfield
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 Deerfield faster.