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. Below are the companies within reach of Byron, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Byron
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Byron. The rest are spread across Rockford (9), Freeport (6), and Belvidere (3). Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: P J's Appliance Repair, around 3.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Byron. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 10.0, 11.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
At the top of the Byron list: High Standard Icemakers (19.7 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Byron.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Byron
Before you give up on the ice maker in Byron, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Byron, IL
Most ice maker calls in Byron 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.
Questions to Ask a Byron Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Byron, IL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Byron?
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Before you call a Byron 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.