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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elmhurst. 6 of them are based in Elmhurst itself, and other nearby bases include Lombard (4), Addison (3), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Maytag Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmhurst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
At the top of the Elmhurst list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (12.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Appliance Repair Stars (4.1 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Elmhurst
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Elmhurst
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Elmhurst is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Elmhurst.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Elmhurst Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Elmhurst, IL
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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 Elmhurst faster.