Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Riverside, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Riverside
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Riverside. 2 of them are based in Riverside itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (7), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is A-Johnston Appliance Rpr Services, about 0.2 miles away.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
First up for Riverside: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (17.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trust Pro Appliance of Chicago (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (5.8 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Riverside
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Riverside. Ice maker repair in Riverside.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Riverside
Most ice machine calls in Riverside 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 Riverside
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Riverside, IL
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Riverside technician a trip for parts.