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 Johnsburg and the McHenry County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Johnsburg
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Johnsburg. Other nearby bases include Lake in the Hills (6), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is Pike McHenry Appliance Repair Co, about 2.4 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Johnsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.4, 3.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
The leading options for Johnsburg are CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (26.4 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (21.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Appliance Marshall Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Johnsburg
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Johnsburg. Ice maker repair in Johnsburg.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Johnsburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Johnsburg
Most ice machine calls in Johnsburg 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 Johnsburg
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Johnsburg, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Johnsburg and nearby towns?
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 Johnsburg faster.