Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Lindenhurst, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lindenhurst
Within 30 miles of Lindenhurst there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lindenhurst itself, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Kenosha (4). Nearest on the list: Lindenhurst Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lindenhurst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.4, 4.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Lindenhurst: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (24.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (10.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Command Service Center, INC (5.5 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Lindenhurst is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lindenhurst.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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 Lindenhurst
Most ice machine calls in Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lindenhurst, IL
Do you cover Lindenhurst and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Lindenhurst 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.