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 Oak Park and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Oak Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Park. 7 list an address in Oak Park, and the rest are spread across Chicago (11), Cicero (4), and Elmwood Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Solid Oak Park Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
At the top of the Oak Park list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (15.2 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trust Pro Appliance of Chicago (3.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Oak Park
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Park
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Oak Park. Ice maker repair in Oak Park.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Oak Park, IL
Most ice machine calls in Oak Park 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.
Before You Book in Oak Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oak Park, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Oak Park faster.