Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The McHenry list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in McHenry, IL
40 repair companies serve McHenry from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in McHenry, and other nearby bases include Lake in the Hills (6), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Nearest on the list: Priority Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McHenry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.6 |
Closest matches for McHenry: A Absolute Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a McHenry Ice Maker Call
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 McHenry.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 McHenry
Most ice maker calls in McHenry 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.
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Before You Book in McHenry
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: McHenry, IL
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, McHenry
Ice Maker Repair Near McHenry
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 McHenry technician a trip for parts.