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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Frankfort and the Will County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Frankfort, IL
Within 30 miles of Frankfort there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Frankfort, and the rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Orland Park (5), and Joliet (5). Nearest on the list: Duncan Home Services, around 1.9 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 3.7, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
Closest matches for Frankfort: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jager Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Mokena, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duncan Home Services (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Frankfort
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 Frankfort is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Frankfort.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Frankfort, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Frankfort, IL
Most ice machine calls in Frankfort 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Frankfort
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Frankfort, IL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Frankfort and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Frankfort 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.