Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Highwood list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Highwood, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highwood. 1 of them are based in Highwood itself, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, around 0.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
At the top of the Highwood list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (11.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (14.8 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.5 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Highwood
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Highwood is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Highwood.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Highwood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Highwood Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Highwood 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 Highwood Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Highwood, IL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Highwood faster.