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 Repair Companies Near Elmhurst
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elmhurst. 6 list an address in Elmhurst, and the rest are spread across Lombard (4), Addison (3), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Maytag Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmhurst. 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
The leading options for Elmhurst are Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Appliance Repair Stars (4.1 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (7.2 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Elmhurst
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Elmhurst, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Elmhurst
Most ice maker calls in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Elmhurst, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Elmhurst
Ice Maker Repair Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst technician a trip for parts.