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. 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Gilberts, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gilberts. Other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses. Elgin Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Gilberts.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.1, 2.7 |
The leading options for Gilberts are CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (21.7 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Top Tier Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gilberts
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gilberts
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 Gilberts is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gilberts.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Gilberts, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gilberts
Most ice machine calls in Gilberts 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 Gilberts
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gilberts, IL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Gilberts 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.