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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving River Grove and the Cook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near River Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of River Grove. 2 list an address in River Grove, and the rest are spread across Chicago (14), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). True River Grove Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from River Grove. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from River Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
Closest matches for River Grove: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.2 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a River Grove Ice Maker Call
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 River Grove. Freezer repair in River Grove.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Around River Grove
Most ice maker calls in River 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.
Questions to Ask a River Grove Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: River Grove, IL
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Before you call a River 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.