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. The Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park
31 repair companies serve Machesney Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: High Standard Icemakers, around 2.0 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 25 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for Machesney Park: High Standard Icemakers (2.0 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockford Refrigeration Supply Co. & Air Pneumatic Tool Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Loves Park); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Machesney Park. Freezer repair in Machesney Park.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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 Machesney Park
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Machesney Park
Most ice maker calls in Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Machesney Park, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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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 Machesney Park technician a trip for parts.