When an ice machine in Joliet slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Joliet list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Joliet
40 repair companies serve Joliet from within 30 miles. 16 of them are based in Joliet itself, and the rest are spread across Plainfield (8), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses. Nearest on the list: A Johnston Appliance Repair Services, around 2.0 miles out.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
The leading options for Joliet are Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Joliet
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 Joliet is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Joliet.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Joliet, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Joliet Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Joliet 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 Joliet Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Joliet, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Joliet 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.