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 Chicago Ridge and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Chicago Ridge, IL
Within 30 miles of Chicago Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Chicago Ridge itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Chicago (4), and Palos Heights (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech Chicago Ridge, around 0.2 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chicago Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Chicago Ridge list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (10.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (9.8 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Chicago Ridge Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Chicago Ridge, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Chicago Ridge
Most ice maker calls in Chicago Ridge 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chicago Ridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Chicago Ridge, IL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Chicago Ridge
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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 Chicago Ridge faster and cheaper.