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. Below are the companies within reach of South Elgin, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near South Elgin
40 repair companies serve South Elgin from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Elgin (11), St. Charles (5), and Bartlett (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Quality Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from South Elgin. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the South Elgin list: Aslan Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (12.9 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Streamwood, 4.2 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in South Elgin
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 South Elgin. Freezer repair in South Elgin.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in South Elgin, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around South Elgin
Most ice maker calls in South Elgin 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Elgin
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Elgin, IL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in South Elgin
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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 South Elgin faster and cheaper.