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. The River Forest list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near River Forest
Within 30 miles of River Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in River Forest, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (7), Chicago (7), and Elmwood Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Ready River Forest Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from River Forest.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
Closest matches for River Forest: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (13.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Platinum Services (3.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in River Forest
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 River Forest is the better fit. Ice maker repair in River Forest.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for River Forest
Most ice machine calls in River Forest 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 River Forest
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: River Forest, IL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 River Forest faster.