When an ice maker in Lincolnwood 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. The Lincolnwood list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lincolnwood, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lincolnwood. 3 list an address in Lincolnwood, and other nearby bases include Chicago (20), Skokie (7), and Evanston (7). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Lincolnwood Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
First up for Lincolnwood: Appliance Repair Stars (1.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sure Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Evanston, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (1.7 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Lincolnwood.
Troubleshooting first? See lg 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lincolnwood
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 Lincolnwood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lincolnwood, IL
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Before you call a Lincolnwood 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.