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 Lyons, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Lyons
40 repair companies serve Lyons from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Lyons itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (5), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The closest is Major Appliance Services, about 0.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lyons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.4, 1.1 |
First up for Lyons: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (19.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (2.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 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
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Lyons is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lyons.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lyons, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Lyons
Most ice machine calls in Lyons 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 Lyons
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lyons, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Related Repair Pages for Lyons
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Lyons technician a trip for parts.