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 Highland Park and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Highland Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highland Park. 5 of them are based in Highland Park itself, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Glenview (6), and Deerfield (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Premier Highland Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Highland Park. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 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 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
The leading options for Highland Park are CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (10.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (16.5 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Highland Park
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Park
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Highland Park. Ice maker repair in Highland Park.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
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 maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Highland Park
Most ice machine calls in Highland Park 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 Highland Park Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Highland Park, IL
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Highland Park 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.