Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Summit list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Summit, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Summit. Other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Summit list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (8.4 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trust Pro Appliance of Chicago (7.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Summit, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Summit Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Summit 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 Summit
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Summit
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Summit technician a trip for parts.