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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Des Plaines and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Des Plaines
Within 30 miles of Des Plaines there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Des Plaines itself, and other nearby bases include Park Ridge (4), Arlington Heights (4), and Glenview (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: United Appliances Repair, around 0.0 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.6, 0.7 |
Closest matches for Des Plaines: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (3.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (26.9 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Des Plaines. Ice maker repair in Des Plaines.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Des Plaines Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Des Plaines, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Des Plaines?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Des Plaines
Ice Machine Repair Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines faster.