When an ice machine in Shorewood slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Shorewood list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Shorewood, IL
40 repair companies serve Shorewood from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Shorewood itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (16), Plainfield (8), and Naperville (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Kankakee River Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out.
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 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Shorewood list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (4.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Shorewood is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Shorewood.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Shorewood
Most ice machine calls in Shorewood 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Shorewood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shorewood, IL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Shorewood faster.