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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Broadview and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Broadview
Within 30 miles of Broadview there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Broadview itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (7), Brookfield (3), and Elmhurst (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Advanced Parts & Service, about 0.1 miles away. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
The leading options for Broadview are Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (8.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Maywood Appliance (1.6 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (8.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Broadview.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Broadview Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Broadview 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 Broadview
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Broadview, IL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Broadview technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.