A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Wood Dale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Wood Dale, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wood Dale. 2 list an address in Wood Dale, and other nearby bases include Des Plaines (5), Addison (4), and Elmhurst (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 39 businesses. Alpha Appliance Repair Wood Dale is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Wood Dale.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wood Dale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
At the top of the Wood Dale list: CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (7.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (4.9 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Wood Dale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Wood Dale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Local Notes for Wood Dale
Most ice machine calls in Wood Dale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Wood Dale
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Wood Dale, IL
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Wood Dale technician a trip for parts.