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. 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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Poplar Grove, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Poplar Grove. 1 of them are based in Poplar Grove itself, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Expert Poplar Grove Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Poplar Grove. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Poplar Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 5.7, 6.1 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
The leading options for Poplar Grove are High Standard Icemakers (9.3 miles away, based in Loves Park, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Poplar Grove
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Poplar Grove. Freezer repair in Poplar Grove.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Poplar Grove, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Poplar Grove
Most ice maker calls in Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Poplar Grove, IL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Poplar Grove
Before you call a Poplar Grove technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.