When an ice machine in Hickory Hills slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hickory Hills, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hickory Hills. 1 of them are based in Hickory Hills itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Same-Day Appliance Fix Hickory Hills is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Hickory Hills. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Hickory Hills: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (24.7 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SG Heating & Cooling Services (3.1 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hickory Hills
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hickory Hills
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 Hickory Hills is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hickory Hills.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hickory Hills, 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Hickory Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hickory Hills 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hickory Hills
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hickory Hills, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hickory Hills, IL
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Hickory Hills technician a trip for parts.