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. The Wilmette list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wilmette
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmette. 2 of them are based in Wilmette itself, and other nearby bases include Evanston (10), Skokie (8), and Glenview (5). 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Kelly's Appliance Repair Services, around 1.1 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
Closest matches for Wilmette: Smart Appliance Repair & Service (2.7 miles away, based in Winnetka, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sure Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Evanston, 5.0 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Wilmette.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
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?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Wilmette
Most ice maker calls in Wilmette 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 Wilmette Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wilmette, IL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Wilmette
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Wilmette faster and cheaper.