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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Des Plaines, IL
Within 30 miles of Des Plaines there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Des Plaines itself, and other nearby bases include Park Ridge (4), Arlington Heights (4), and Glenview (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is United Appliances Repair, about 0.0 miles away. Of those, 15 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.6, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
At the top of the Des Plaines list: Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.8 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Ali Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Des Plaines
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Des Plaines Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Des Plaines, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Des Plaines Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Des Plaines 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.
Before You Book in Des Plaines
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Des Plaines, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Des Plaines?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Des Plaines
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Before you call a Des Plaines 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.