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. Below are the companies within reach of Gurnee, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Gurnee, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gurnee. 2 list an address in Gurnee, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gurnee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
At the top of the Gurnee list: IyJ Appliance Repairs (6.7 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Gurnee
Most ice maker calls in Gurnee 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 Gurnee
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gurnee, IL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Gurnee faster and cheaper.