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Ice Machine Repair in Plainfield, IL

A local list of ice machine repair companies near Plainfield, IL, sorted by how closely they match the work, then by distance and ratings.

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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 Plainfield list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Plainfield

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plainfield. 8 of them are based in Plainfield itself, and the rest are spread across Naperville (9), Joliet (7), and Aurora (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Heritage Appliance Works, about 1.5 miles away.

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Chicagoland Appliance Repair
1560 Wall St Ste 304-4, Naperville, IL 60563
12.3 mi from Plainfield
★★★★½ 4.7 (188 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc
16546 Mueller Cir, Plainfield, IL 60586
2.7 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (91 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair
2429 Von Esch Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
4.3 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (256 reviews)
Saturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1801 Normantown Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544
4.1 mi from Plainfield
★★★★½ 4.4 (189 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
3340 Mall Loop Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
4.3 mi from Plainfield
★★★★½ 4.6 (295 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
MS Appliance Repair Services INC
2210 Ridge Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
7.8 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (188 reviews)
Saturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1758 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
7.0 mi from Plainfield
★★★★½ 4.3 (74 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
American Service Alliance
2110 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403
6.2 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (28 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
J&J Repair Service
25045 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
3.9 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Solid State Controls Inc
560 N Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60432
9.5 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 5.0 (16 reviews)
Saturday hours
Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
Appliance Repair Stars
4003 Plainfield-Naperville Rd Ste 205-3, Naperville, IL 60564
6.0 mi from Plainfield
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Mentions refrigeratorsSaturday hours

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Plainfield repair companies in numbers
Listing Saturday hours40
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews10
Refrigerator repair in their categories7
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.5, 1.7, 2.3
Repair companies inside 30 miles60
Name refrigeration work in their listing7

Closest matches for Plainfield: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Common Ice Machine Repairs in Plainfield

Controls and sensorsBin sensors, thermistors and the control board decide when to make ice and when the bin is full. A sensor fault can make a machine stop with an empty bin.
Water supply and valveA partly closed supply valve, a kinked line or a failed inlet valve leaves the machine short of water and making thin or no ice.
Scale and cleaningMinerals in the water coat the freezing plate or grid and the water system, which slows ice production and can stop harvest. Many slow-machine calls start with a cleaning cycle.

When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker

  • Cloudy, soft or thin ice
  • Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
  • Blinking light or error code
  • No ice, or far less ice than it used to make

What an Ice Machine Technician Checks

Condenser and grilleThe condenser behind the front grille is cleaned, since built-in machines rely on front airflow to shed heat.
ControlsCodes and blinking lights are read and the control is tested once the water, drain and airflow have been ruled out.
Harvest and sensorsThe harvest cycle, the bin thermostat or sensor and the water level sensor are checked so the machine makes ice and stops when the bin is full.

Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Plainfield. Ice maker repair in Plainfield.

Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.

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)

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:

Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.

Local Notes for Plainfield

Most ice machine calls in Plainfield 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 Plainfield

  • Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
  • Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?

Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plainfield, IL

Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
The usual causes are a closed or restricted water supply, heavy scale on the freezing plate or water system, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser, a room that is too hot or too cold for the machine, or a failed control. A technician checks each in order.
Why is my ice cloudy?
Clear-ice machines depend on clean water flowing evenly over the freezing surface. Scale, a dirty water system or low water flow can make ice cloudy or soft, so cleaning is usually the first step.
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Most companies charge a service call or diagnostic fee that is often applied to the repair if you go ahead. Cleaning and descaling, a water valve, a drain pump or a control are common jobs. Our ice maker repair cost guide lists published ranges.
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your machine is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.

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Ice Machine Repair Near Plainfield

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 Plainfield faster.

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