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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hawthorn Woods, IL
40 repair companies serve Hawthorn Woods from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (6), and Wheeling (6). The closest is Sterling Service Group, about 1.8 miles away. 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawthorn Woods. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
First up for Hawthorn Woods: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GBFix Heating, Cooling and Apliance repair (7.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 5.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hawthorn Woods
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hawthorn Woods
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Hawthorn Woods. Freezer repair in Hawthorn Woods.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hawthorn Woods, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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 Hawthorn Woods
Most ice maker calls in Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hawthorn Woods, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hawthorn Woods
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Before you call a Hawthorn Woods technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.