When an ice maker in New Lenox stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving New Lenox and the Will County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in New Lenox, IL
40 repair companies serve New Lenox from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in New Lenox itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (15), Tinley Park (5), and Orland Park (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Lincoln Highway Appliance Service, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Lenox. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.2, 4.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the New Lenox list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (16.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 New Lenox Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in New Lenox 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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Hiring a Repair Company in New Lenox
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: New Lenox, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in New Lenox
Ice Maker Repair Near New Lenox
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in New Lenox faster and cheaper.