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 Genoa 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 Genoa, IL
40 repair companies serve Genoa from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Genoa itself, and the rest are spread across Elgin (10), Lake in the Hills (6), and Rockford (4). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Assured Appliance & Heating & Air is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Genoa. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 3.6, 7.2 |
The leading options for Genoa are High Standard Icemakers (23.6 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Genoa Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Genoa
Most ice maker calls in Genoa 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Genoa
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Genoa, IL
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Genoa
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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 Genoa faster and cheaper.