When an ice maker in Glen Ellyn stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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 Technicians Serving Glen Ellyn, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glen Ellyn. 2 list an address in Glen Ellyn, and the rest are spread across Wheaton (5), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). Nearest on the list: Premier Glen Ellyn Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Glen Ellyn are Act Fast Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Appliance Repair Stars (3.4 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.3 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Glen Ellyn, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Glen Ellyn
Most ice maker calls in Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glen Ellyn, IL
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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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 Glen Ellyn technician a trip for parts.