When an ice maker in Salem Lakes stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Salem Lakes and the Kenosha County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Salem Lakes, WI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Salem Lakes. The rest are spread across Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Command Service Center, INC, about 4.3 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 6.3, 8.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
Closest matches for Salem Lakes: IyJ Appliance Repairs (17.5 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (24.6 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Salem Lakes.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Salem Lakes
Most ice maker calls in Salem Lakes 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Salem Lakes
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salem Lakes, WI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Salem Lakes
Ice Maker Repair Near Salem Lakes
Before you call a Salem Lakes 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.