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 Dixon and the Lee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Dixon, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dixon. 1 list an address in Dixon, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Freeport (6), and Belvidere (3). The farthest listed company is about 47 miles out. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Varnexa Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Dixon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 9.3, 12.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for Dixon: High Standard Icemakers (41.6 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Sterling, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Dixon
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Dixon, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- 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
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Dixon
Most ice maker calls in Dixon 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 Dixon Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dixon, IL
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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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 Dixon faster and cheaper.