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. The Hammond list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hammond
40 repair companies serve Hammond from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Hammond, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Chicago Heights (3), and Gary (3). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Kyle Appliance Repair Pro, about 1.6 miles away.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.2, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
At the top of the Hammond list: Appliance Pro (8.1 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim-Co Appliance Repair. (12.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (2.9 miles away, based in Calumet City, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sun Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gary, 4.5 stars from 133 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Hammond is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hammond.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hammond, IN
Most ice machine calls in Hammond come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Hammond
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hammond, IN
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Hammond?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Hammond technician a trip for parts.