A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hawthorn Woods and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hawthorn Woods, IL
Within 30 miles of Hawthorn Woods there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (6), and Wheeling (6). The closest is Sterling Service Group, about 1.8 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Hawthorn Woods list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (12.5 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (17.8 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hawthorn Woods
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hawthorn Woods
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hawthorn Woods. Ice maker repair in Hawthorn Woods.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hawthorn Woods
Most ice machine calls in Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hawthorn Woods, IL
Which areas near Hawthorn Woods do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Hawthorn Woods technician a trip for parts.