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 Oswego and the Kendall County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Oswego, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oswego. 3 of them are based in Oswego itself, and the rest are spread across Aurora (24), Naperville (6), and Plainfield (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Oswego Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Oswego. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oswego. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Oswego list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Oswego, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oswego, IL
Most ice maker calls in Oswego 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.
Before You Book in Oswego
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oswego, IL
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oswego
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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 Oswego faster and cheaper.