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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rock Falls and the Whiteside County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Rock Falls
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rock Falls. The rest are spread across Freeport (6), Rockford (5), and Bettendorf (3). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Johnson Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Rock Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rock Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.4, 11.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
The leading options for Rock Falls are TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (46.0 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High Standard Icemakers (52.3 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Johnson Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Appliance Services & Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rock Falls. Ice maker repair in Rock Falls.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Rock Falls, IL
Most ice machine calls in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls
- 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: Rock Falls, IL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Rock Falls
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 Rock Falls technician a trip for parts.