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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near St. Charles
40 repair companies serve St. Charles from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in St. Charles, and other nearby bases include Elgin (8), Naperville (5), and Aurora (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Todd's Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Charles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for St. Charles: Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (12.0 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Streamwood, 4.2 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (11.4 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Charles, IL
Most ice maker calls in St. Charles 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 St. Charles
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Charles, IL
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, St. Charles
Ice Maker Repair Near St. Charles
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in St. Charles faster and cheaper.