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 Midlothian, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Midlothian
40 repair companies serve Midlothian from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Midlothian, and other nearby bases include Chicago (6), Orland Park (5), and Tinley Park (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Emergency Appliance Repair in Midlothian, about 0.4 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Midlothian list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim-Co Appliance Repair. (5.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (6.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Applaince repair Fixnow (6.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Midlothian
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 Midlothian is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Midlothian.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 Midlothian
Most ice machine calls in Midlothian 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 Midlothian
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Midlothian, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Midlothian technician a trip for parts.