When an ice machine in Schererville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Schererville and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Schererville, IN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Schererville. 1 list an address in Schererville, and the rest are spread across Gary (3), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses. Appliance Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Schererville.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Schererville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.5, 3.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Schererville: Appliance Pro (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D1 Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Crown Point, 4.5 stars from 1,454 reviews); Federal Refrigeration Inc (4.2 miles away, based in Highland, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Schererville
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Schererville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Schererville. Ice maker repair in Schererville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Schererville, IN
Most ice machine calls in Schererville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Schererville
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Schererville, IN
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Schererville 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.