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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hampshire and the Kane County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hampshire
40 repair companies serve Hampshire from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and St. Charles (4). Reliable Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Hampshire. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampshire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 6.2, 7.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Hampshire are Chicagoland Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (28.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Hampshire is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hampshire.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Hampshire Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hampshire 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 Hampshire Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hampshire, IL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hampshire, IL
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Hampshire 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.