When an ice maker in Lake in the Hills stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lake in the Hills
40 repair companies serve Lake in the Hills from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Lake in the Hills, and the rest are spread across Elgin (11), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is Reliafix Appliance & HVAC, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake in the Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
First up for Lake in the Hills: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Streamwood, 4.2 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Lake in the Hills Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lake in the Hills, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
What Lake in the Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake in the Hills, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lake in the Hills
Ice Maker Repair Near Lake in the Hills
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Lake in the Hills faster and cheaper.