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.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Highwood
40 repair companies serve Highwood from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Highwood itself, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Highwood: Smart Appliance Repair & Service (7.3 miles away, based in Winnetka, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.5 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Highwood
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 Highwood. Freezer repair in Highwood.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Highwood
Most ice maker calls in Highwood 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.
Questions to Ask a Highwood Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Highwood, IL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Highwood
Ice Maker Repair Near Highwood
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 Highwood technician a trip for parts.