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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Summit and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Summit, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Summit. The rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.1 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
Closest matches for Summit: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (20.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Summit
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Summit is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Summit.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Summit, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Summit
Most ice machine calls in Summit 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 Summit
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Summit
Ice Machine Repair Near Summit
Before you call a Summit 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.