Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Joliet, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Joliet, IL
40 repair companies serve Joliet from within 30 miles. 16 of them are based in Joliet itself, and the rest are spread across Plainfield (8), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: A Johnston Appliance Repair Services, around 2.0 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joliet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Joliet are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (18.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Joliet
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Joliet, 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Joliet Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Joliet 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 Joliet
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Joliet, IL
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Joliet
Ice Maker Repair Near Joliet
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Joliet faster and cheaper.