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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Palos Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palos Heights. 3 of them are based in Palos Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Orland Park (5), and Chicago Ridge (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Palos Heights Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.4 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palos Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Palos Heights: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (10.5 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Palos Heights
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Palos Heights Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Palos Heights 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.
Questions to Ask a Palos Heights Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Palos Heights, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Palos Heights
Ice Maker Repair Near Palos Heights
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Palos Heights faster and cheaper.