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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oak Lawn and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Oak Lawn, IL
Within 30 miles of Oak Lawn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Oak Lawn, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Oak Lawn Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Oak Lawn. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Lawn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
At the top of the Oak Lawn list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (9.8 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Lawn
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Oak Lawn
Most ice maker calls in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oak Lawn, IL
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Oak Lawn
Ice Maker Repair Near Oak Lawn
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Oak Lawn faster and cheaper.