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. The Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa
40 repair companies serve Lake Villa from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Lake Villa itself, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), McHenry (3), and Vernon Hills (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Anchor Appliance Repair Lake Villa, about 0.6 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Lake Villa list: IyJ Appliance Repairs (13.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lake Villa
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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 Lake Villa
Most ice maker calls in Lake Villa 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.
Before You Book in Lake Villa
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Villa, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lake Villa
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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 Lake Villa technician a trip for parts.