An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Kankakee list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Kankakee
16 repair companies serve Kankakee from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Kankakee, and the rest are spread across Steger (2), Frankfort (2), and Mokena (2). Nearest on the list: Regie's Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kankakee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.9, 2.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
The leading options for Kankakee are Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (18.4 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Steger).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kankakee
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Kankakee Ice Maker Call
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kankakee
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Kankakee
Most ice maker calls in Kankakee 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 Kankakee Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kankakee, IL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Kankakee 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.