When an ice maker in Long Grove 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. Below are the companies within reach of Long Grove, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Long Grove
Within 30 miles of Long Grove there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Buffalo Grove (8), Wheeling (8), and Arlington Heights (6). Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance Repair Services, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Long Grove: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GBFix Heating, Cooling and Apliance repair (4.3 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 5.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Long Grove
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Long Grove
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 Long Grove.
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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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Long Grove, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Long Grove, IL
Most ice maker calls in Long Grove 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 Long Grove Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Long Grove, IL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Long Grove
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Before you call a Long Grove 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.