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. Below are the companies within reach of Melrose Park, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Melrose Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Melrose Park. 3 list an address in Melrose Park, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (7), Elmhurst (6), and Chicago (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Elite Appliance TechnicianLLC, around 0.7 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the Melrose Park list: Act Fast Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Maywood Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Melrose Park
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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 Melrose Park
Before you give up on the ice maker in Melrose Park, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Local Notes for Melrose Park
Most ice maker calls in Melrose 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Melrose Park
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Melrose Park, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Melrose Park
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Melrose Park faster and cheaper.