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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mundelein and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mundelein, IL
Within 30 miles of Mundelein there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Mundelein itself, and other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Vernon Hills (4), and Arlington Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is A Absolute Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
First up for Mundelein: A Absolute Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Mundelein.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Mundelein, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Local Notes for Mundelein
Most ice maker calls in Mundelein 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 Mundelein
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mundelein, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mundelein
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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 Mundelein faster and cheaper.