When an ice machine in Rolling Meadows slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Rolling Meadows
Within 30 miles of Rolling Meadows there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Rolling Meadows itself, and the rest are spread across Arlington Heights (13), Schaumburg (6), and Palatine (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Rolling Meadows Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Rolling Meadows: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (3.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (26.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Care Appliance services (4.7 miles away, based in Hoffman Estates, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rolling Meadows.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Rolling Meadows
Most ice machine calls in Rolling Meadows 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.
Questions to Ask a Rolling Meadows Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rolling Meadows, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Rolling Meadows technician a trip for parts.