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 Chatham, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Chatham, IL
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chatham. 1 list an address in Chatham, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Riverton (1), and Illiopolis (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is John's Appliance Service Center, about 0.4 miles away. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 6.4, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Chatham list: Matt Cawley Appliance Service (14.4 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Henry's Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.9 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Chatham
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Chatham.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Chatham
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Chatham Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Chatham 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 Chatham
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chatham, IL
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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 Chatham faster and cheaper.