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. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Zurich, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lake Zurich
Within 30 miles of Lake Zurich there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Lake Zurich itself, and the rest are spread across Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (8), and Vernon Hills (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nexus Lake Zurich Appliance Repair Co is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Lake Zurich. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Zurich. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Lake Zurich: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GBFix Heating, Cooling and Apliance repair (6.5 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 5.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Zurich
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 Lake Zurich
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lake Zurich, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Zurich, IL
Most ice maker calls in Lake Zurich 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 Zurich
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Zurich, IL
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Before you call a Lake Zurich 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.