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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Downers Grove, IL
40 repair companies serve Downers Grove from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Downers Grove itself, and the rest are spread across Darien (6), Naperville (5), and Lisle (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Town & Country Appliance Service, around 0.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Downers Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
The leading options for Downers Grove are Chicagoland Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (19.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.8 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Downers Grove. Ice maker repair in Downers Grove.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Downers Grove, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Downers Grove Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Downers Grove 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.
Before You Book in Downers Grove
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Downers Grove, IL
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Downers Grove 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.