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. The Evanston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Evanston
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Evanston. 10 list an address in Evanston, and the rest are spread across Skokie (8), Chicago (8), and Lincolnwood (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Golas Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Evanston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
Closest matches for Evanston: Smart Appliance Repair & Service (5.3 miles away, based in Winnetka, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sure Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Evanston.
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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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Evanston
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Evanston, IL
Most ice maker calls in Evanston 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Evanston
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Evanston, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Evanston
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Evanston technician a trip for parts.