Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Wheaton
40 repair companies serve Wheaton from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Wheaton itself, and other nearby bases include Naperville (11), Carol Stream (4), and Lombard (4). The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Wheaton Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Wheaton.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
Closest matches for Wheaton: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (16.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (5.2 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (5.4 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Wheaton
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Wheaton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Wheaton. Ice maker repair in Wheaton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Wheaton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Wheaton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Wheaton 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 Wheaton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wheaton, IL
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Wheaton, IL
Ice Machine Repair Near Wheaton
Before you call a Wheaton 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.