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 North Chicago, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving North Chicago, IL
Within 30 miles of North Chicago there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in North Chicago, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Highland Park (5), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Salt Lake City Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from North Chicago. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.9, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for North Chicago are CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (17.7 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (7.3 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Wheeling, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in North Chicago
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Chicago. Ice maker repair in North Chicago.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Around North Chicago
Most ice machine calls in North Chicago 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 North Chicago
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Chicago, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in North Chicago, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near North Chicago
Before you call a North Chicago 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.