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. The Manteno list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Manteno, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Manteno. The rest are spread across Joliet (13), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Bade the Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 7.3 miles from Manteno.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Manteno. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.3, 7.4, 8.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Manteno: Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jager Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Mokena, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berkley Appliance Inc (13.7 miles away, based in Beecher, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Manteno is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Manteno.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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
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 Manteno, IL
Most ice machine calls in Manteno 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Manteno
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Manteno, IL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Manteno
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 Manteno technician a trip for parts.