Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Blue Island list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Blue Island, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Blue Island. Other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Oak Lawn (6), and Palos Heights (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: BlueIslandApplianceRepairServices, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.6, 1.8 |
At the top of the Blue Island list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Blue Island Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Blue Island. Freezer repair in Blue Island.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Blue Island
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Blue Island, IL
Most ice maker calls in Blue Island 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Blue Island
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Blue Island, IL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Blue Island technician a trip for parts.