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 Technicians Serving Hoffman Estates, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hoffman Estates. 3 list an address in Hoffman Estates, and the rest are spread across Schaumburg (12), Elgin (4), and Palatine (4). Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Value Hoffman Estates Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 1.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
The leading options for Hoffman Estates are Aslan Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Streamwood, 4.2 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Licotech Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Elk Grove Village, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hoffman Estates
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Hoffman Estates Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Hoffman Estates.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hoffman Estates, IL
Most ice maker calls in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hoffman Estates, IL
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
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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 Hoffman Estates technician a trip for parts.