An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lynwood and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Lynwood, IL
40 repair companies serve Lynwood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Chicago Heights (3), Gary (3), and Chicago (3). The closest is Grace Appliance Repair Service, about 0.8 miles away. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 3.4 |
First up for Lynwood: Appliance Pro (4.5 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Steger).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Lynwood
Most ice maker calls in Lynwood 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lynwood
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lynwood, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lynwood
Ice Maker Repair Near Lynwood
Before you call a Lynwood 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.