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 Harvey and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Harvey
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Harvey. 2 of them are based in Harvey itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (7), Tinley Park (4), and Palos Heights (3). Nearest on the list: AAA Server Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
Closest matches for Harvey: Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim-Co Appliance Repair. (7.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (7.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Harvey. Ice maker repair in Harvey.
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Harvey
Most ice machine calls in Harvey 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 Harvey Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Harvey, IL
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near Harvey do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Harvey
Ice Machine Repair Near Harvey
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 Harvey faster.