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 Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winthrop Harbor. Other nearby bases include Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and Racine (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The closest is IyJ Appliance Repairs, about 4.2 miles away. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winthrop Harbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.4, 5.5 |
At the top of the Winthrop Harbor list: IyJ Appliance Repairs (4.2 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Winthrop Harbor
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Winthrop Harbor
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 Winthrop Harbor.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Winthrop Harbor
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Winthrop Harbor, IL
Most ice maker calls in Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Winthrop Harbor, IL
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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 Winthrop Harbor faster and cheaper.