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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Schererville and the Lake County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Schererville, IN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Schererville. 1 of them are based in Schererville itself, and other nearby bases include Gary (3), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Appliance Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Schererville. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.5, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Schererville: Appliance Pro (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Schererville
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Schererville
Most ice maker calls in Schererville 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Schererville Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Schererville, IN
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do you cover Schererville and nearby towns?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Before you call a Schererville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.