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. Below are the companies within reach of Wilmington, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Wilmington
40 repair companies serve Wilmington from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (6), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses. Nearest on the list: Walsh Appliance Repair, around 6.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 13.1, 13.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
The leading options for Wilmington are NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (18.4 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Felske Hvac & Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Wilmington
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Wilmington
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Wilmington. Ice maker repair in Wilmington.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
What Wilmington Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Wilmington 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.
Questions to Ask a Wilmington Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wilmington, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Wilmington technician a trip for parts.