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. The Carpentersville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Carpentersville, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carpentersville. 3 list an address in Carpentersville, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.5 |
The leading options for Carpentersville are JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (10.8 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Streamwood, 4.2 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Carpentersville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Carpentersville
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 Carpentersville. Freezer repair in Carpentersville.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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 Carpentersville
Most ice maker calls in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carpentersville, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Carpentersville
Ice Maker Repair Near Carpentersville
Before you call a Carpentersville 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.