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. Below are the companies within reach of University Park, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving University Park, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University Park. The rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Mokena (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.2 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from University Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
At the top of the University Park list: Appliance Pro (13.3 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Steger).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in University Park
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in University Park, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for University Park, IL
Most ice maker calls in University Park 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 University Park Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: University Park, IL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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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 University Park technician a trip for parts.