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. 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 St. Charles
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Charles. 5 list an address in St. Charles, and other nearby bases include Elgin (8), Naperville (5), and Aurora (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Todd's Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 2.1 |
The leading options for St. Charles are Chicagoland Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (21.2 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SS Heating Cooling&Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Carol Stream, 5.0 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tier Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in St. Charles
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for St. Charles. Ice maker repair in St. Charles.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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
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.
Local Notes for St. Charles
Most ice machine calls in St. Charles 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 St. Charles
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Charles, IL
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover St. Charles and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a St. Charles 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.