When an ice machine in Evanston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Evanston and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Evanston, IL
Within 30 miles of Evanston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Evanston itself, and the rest are spread across Skokie (8), Chicago (8), and Lincolnwood (3). Golas Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Evanston. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Evanston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Evanston list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (13.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (26.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Sure Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ivan Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Evanston is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Evanston.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Evanston, IL
Most ice machine calls in Evanston 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 Evanston Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Evanston, IL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Evanston
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Evanston technician a trip for parts.