When an ice machine in Plano slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Plano and the Kendall County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Plano
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plano. 1 list an address in Plano, and other nearby bases include Aurora (24), Plainfield (5), and Oswego (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.5, 9.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Plano list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (11.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (16.7 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Plano
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 Plano is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Plano.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Plano, IL
Most ice machine calls in Plano 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 Plano
- 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)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plano, IL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near Plano do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Plano?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Plano
Before you call a Plano 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.