Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mount Prospect, IL
Within 30 miles of Mount Prospect there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Des Plaines (10), Arlington Heights (10), and Mt Prospect (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 16 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Mt Prospect Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Prospect. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for Mount Prospect are Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (3.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (3.2 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Ali Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 5.0 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mt Prospect Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Mount Prospect Ice Maker Call
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Mount Prospect
Before you give up on the ice maker in Mount Prospect, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Mount Prospect Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mount Prospect, IL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Before you call a Mount Prospect 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.