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 Pingree Grove, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Pingree Grove, IL
40 repair companies serve Pingree Grove from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and St. Charles (5). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Brandon Appliance Repair Pro is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Pingree Grove.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.1, 5.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
At the top of the Pingree Grove list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (24.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Top Tier Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pingree Grove
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pingree Grove. Ice maker repair in Pingree Grove.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Pingree Grove
Most ice machine calls in Pingree Grove come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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Before You Book in Pingree Grove
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pingree Grove, IL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Pingree Grove 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.