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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Homewood, IL
40 repair companies serve Homewood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
The leading options for Homewood are Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Steger, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (6.7 miles away, based in Calumet City, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Steger).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Homewood. Ice maker repair in Homewood.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Homewood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Homewood
Most ice machine calls in Homewood 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Homewood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Homewood, IL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Homewood, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near Homewood
Before you call a Homewood 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.