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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Manhattan and the Will County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Manhattan, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Manhattan. Other nearby bases include Joliet (16), Tinley Park (5), and Orland Park (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Lincoln Highway Appliance Service, around 4.9 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.9, 8.4, 8.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
First up for Manhattan: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jager Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Mokena, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
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 Manhattan. Ice maker repair in Manhattan.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Manhattan, IL
Most ice machine calls in Manhattan 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 Manhattan Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Manhattan, IL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Related Repair Pages for Manhattan
Ice Machine Repair Near Manhattan
Before you call a Manhattan 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.