When an ice machine in Salem Lakes slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Salem Lakes, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Salem Lakes
Within 30 miles of Salem Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Command Service Center, INC is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Salem Lakes. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salem Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 6.3, 8.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Salem Lakes list: IyJ Appliance Repairs (17.5 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (4.3 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Salem Lakes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Salem Lakes. Ice maker repair in Salem Lakes.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Salem Lakes
Most ice machine calls in Salem Lakes come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Salem Lakes
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Salem Lakes, WI
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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 Salem Lakes technician a trip for parts.