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 Zion and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Zion
40 repair companies serve Zion from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Kenosha (6), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: IyJ Appliance Repairs, around 3.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 6.3, 6.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Zion: IyJ Appliance Repairs (3.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (27.4 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Command Service Center, INC (12.5 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Zion
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Zion. Ice maker repair in Zion.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Zion, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Around Zion
Most ice machine calls in Zion 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 Zion
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Zion, IL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Zion 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.