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. The Grayslake list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Grayslake, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Grayslake. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Buffalo Grove (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: A Absolute Appliance Repair, around 3.9 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 4.0, 4.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Grayslake list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (19.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (12.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Grayslake
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Grayslake
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Grayslake. Ice maker repair in Grayslake.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Grayslake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Grayslake, IL
Most ice machine calls in Grayslake 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 Grayslake
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Grayslake, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Grayslake, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near Grayslake
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 Grayslake faster.