An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Berkeley and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Berkeley, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Berkeley. 1 of them are based in Berkeley itself, and the rest are spread across Elmhurst (6), Melrose Park (3), and Oak Park (3). Berkeley Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Berkeley. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
First up for Berkeley: Act Fast Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Maywood Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (5.9 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Berkeley Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Berkeley.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Berkeley
Most ice maker calls in Berkeley come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Berkeley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Berkeley, IL
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Berkeley technician a trip for parts.