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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Crest Hill, IL
40 repair companies serve Crest Hill from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Crest Hill, and the rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (8), and Naperville (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is American Service Alliance, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crest Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.2, 2.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Crest Hill: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (14.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.2 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Crest Hill
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- 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: $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.
Local Notes for Crest Hill
Most ice maker calls in Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Crest Hill, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which areas near Crest Hill do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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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 Crest Hill faster and cheaper.