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. The Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Frankfort Square. Other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Orland Park (5), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Illinois Valley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Frankfort Square. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Frankfort Square. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for Frankfort Square are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Frankfort Square
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Frankfort Square
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 Frankfort Square.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Frankfort Square Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Frankfort Square 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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Before You Book in Frankfort Square
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Frankfort Square, IL
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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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 Frankfort Square faster and cheaper.