When an ice machine in Skokie slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Skokie and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Skokie
40 repair companies serve Skokie from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Skokie itself, and other nearby bases include Evanston (10), Chicago (9), and Lincolnwood (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is A Plus Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.6 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
Closest matches for Skokie: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (11.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (26.9 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Sure Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Evanston, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Skokie
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Skokie. Ice maker repair in Skokie.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Skokie, IL
Most ice machine calls in Skokie 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 Skokie
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Skokie, IL
How much does ice machine repair cost in Skokie?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Skokie technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.