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 Zion, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Zion, IL
40 repair companies serve Zion from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Kenosha (6), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: IyJ Appliance Repairs, around 3.0 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 6.3, 6.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Zion: IyJ Appliance Repairs (3.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Zion
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 Zion.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Zion, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Zion
Most ice maker calls in Zion 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 Zion Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Zion, IL
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Zion
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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 Zion technician a trip for parts.