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 River Forest and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in River Forest, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of River Forest. 1 list an address in River Forest, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (7), Chicago (7), and Elmwood Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Ready River Forest Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
First up for River Forest: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (6.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in River Forest
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for River Forest
Most ice maker calls in River Forest 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 River Forest
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: River Forest, IL
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in River Forest
Ice Maker Repair Near River Forest
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in River Forest faster and cheaper.