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. Below are the companies within reach of Lansing, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lansing, IL
Within 30 miles of Lansing there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lansing itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (6), Chicago Heights (3), and Gary (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. A BETTER REPAIR SERVICE. is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Lansing. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lansing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.6, 1.8 |
The leading options for Lansing are Appliance Pro (5.9 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (2.4 miles away, based in Calumet City, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Service Inc. (8.0 miles away, based in Steger, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lansing. Ice maker repair in Lansing.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lansing Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lansing 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.
Before You Book in Lansing
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lansing, IL
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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 Lansing faster.