Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Gurnee, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Gurnee
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gurnee. 2 list an address in Gurnee, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Gurnee: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (20.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (6.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- 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 Gurnee is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gurnee.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Gurnee, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Around Gurnee
Most ice machine calls in Gurnee 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 Gurnee Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Gurnee, IL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee faster.