An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Fox Lake list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fox Lake, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fox Lake. 1 list an address in Fox Lake, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (4), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: Best Fox Lake Appliance Repair, around 4.2 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.0, 5.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
At the top of the Fox Lake list: A Absolute Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (18.3 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Fox Lake.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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.
Local Notes for Fox Lake
Most ice maker calls in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fox Lake, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fox Lake
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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 Fox Lake technician a trip for parts.