Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Deerfield, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Deerfield, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Deerfield. 4 of them are based in Deerfield itself, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (8), Buffalo Grove (6), and Highland Park (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Priority Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Deerfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Deerfield are Smart Appliance Repair & Service (6.6 miles away, based in Winnetka, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (3.1 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Deerfield
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Deerfield
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 Deerfield.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Deerfield
Most ice maker calls in Deerfield 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 Deerfield Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Deerfield, IL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Deerfield technician a trip for parts.