When an ice maker in Calumet Park stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Calumet Park and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Calumet Park, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Calumet Park. The rest are spread across Chicago (8), Oak Lawn (5), and Palos Heights (3). 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: BlueIslandApplianceRepairServices, around 1.3 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
At the top of the Calumet Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Calumet Park
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Calumet Park
Most ice maker calls in Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Calumet Park, IL
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Calumet Park faster and cheaper.