Hard water scaling the ice maker
Well water in many Aurora homes carries enough minerals to scale the inlet valve and ice maker over time. We replace the scaled parts and suggest filtering the line.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair in Aurora, IL
Fridge warm, freezer frosted over or ice maker quit? We diagnose and repair refrigerators in Aurora homes, most major brands.
- Technicians covering Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Refrigerator and ice maker problems we fix in Aurora
A refrigerator that stops cooling puts a full week of groceries on the clock. Our technicians come out to Aurora, find out why the cold air stopped, whether it's a fan, the defrost system, a clogged coil or the sealed system, and give you a written quote before any part is ordered.
Water leaking onto the floor
Water under the fridge usually comes from a clogged defrost drain, a cracked drain pan, or a leaking water line to the ice maker or dispenser.
Heavy frost on the freezer back wall
Thick frost on the rear panel of the freezer means the automatic defrost cycle isn't working. The heater, the thermostat or the defrost control is usually the cause.
Ice maker stopped making ice
An ice maker that quits is often a failed water inlet valve, a frozen fill tube, a stuck module or a freezer that isn't cold enough to make ice.
Freezer too cold or fresh food freezing
Too cold is a fault just like too warm. We check the settings first, then the sensor and the air damper.
Refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is cold
When the freezer still freezes but the fridge section creeps up in temperature, the cold air is being made but not delivered. We check the defrost system, the evaporator fan and the air damper.
Ice maker jammed or cubes stuck together
A jammed ice bin is a symptom, not the problem. We clear it, then fix the dripping valve or temperature issue that caused it.
Not cooling after a power outage
After an outage, a fridge may need several hours to recover, but if it stays warm the next day, a control board or start part may have been damaged.
What we check and fix
- Symptom check and settingsFirst the basics: controls, power and the water supply behind the unit.
- Temperature readingsWe measure each section to confirm what you're seeing.
- Condenser coil cleaningCoils vacuumed and brushed, condenser fan checked for free spin.
- Defrost system testsEach defrost part checked so frost can't build back up.
- Ice maker and water valve checksInlet valve, fill tube, ice maker module and dispenser line tested.
- Written quoteDiagnosis explained and the parts and labor quoted in writing before work starts.
- Run testThe fridge runs while we check temperatures, airflow and the ice maker fill.
Parts we replace
Ice makers and dispensersFreezer ice makers, door dispensers and their water valves and lines.
Built-in and counter-depth unitsRefrigerators set flush into cabinetry, serviced in place where possible.
Most major brandsCommon household brands are covered; ask us about yours when you call.
Top-freezer and bottom-freezer fridgesStandard two-door refrigerators with the freezer above or below.
Replacement partsFan motors, defrost heaters, thermistors, gaskets, inlet valves and control boards.
Kitchens like yours in Aurora: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailAn Aurora 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Aurora, a typical kitchen for Aurora. What we started with: black appliances. The reason for the call: a fridge section that kept warming up. Finished kitchen: a freezer defrosted and clean, the defrost fault fixed and the ice maker making cubes again. The job covered symptom check and settings, condenser coil cleaning, plus defrost system tests.
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: refrigerator & ice maker repair
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. Before: white appliances. The reason for the call: an ice maker that had quit. Finished kitchen: a freezer defrosted and clean, the defrost fault fixed and the ice maker making cubes again. Work included temperature readings, ice maker and water valve checks, plus written quote.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair in Batavia →
Before
AfterRefrigerator & Ice Maker Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Naperville
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Highlands. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The main complaint was a freezer packed with frost. The result: a freezer defrosted and clean, the defrost fault fixed and the ice maker making cubes again. The job covered temperature readings, ice maker and water valve checks, plus written quote.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair in Naperville →
Before
AfterAn Aurora two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →The repair visit
- Describe the symptomCall or send the form with the symptom and model number.
- Diagnosis visitA technician tests the cooling, defrost and water parts and finds the cause.
- Written quoteYou get the parts and labor in writing, plus an honest word on repair versus replace.
- Repair and testWe fix it, check it and leave the kitchen as we found it.
Refrigerator & Ice Maker Repair questions from Aurora homeowners
Why did my ice maker stop working?
It's often the water inlet valve, a frozen fill tube, a closed or kinked supply line, a clogged filter, or a freezer that isn't cold enough to make ice.
Should I unplug the fridge while I wait for service?
If the freezer is heavily frosted, unplugging it with the doors open for a while can melt the ice and get some cooling back temporarily. Put towels down and keep food in a cooler.
How long does a refrigerator repair take?
Diagnosis usually takes part of a visit. Common parts are often done the same day; special-order parts mean a return trip.
Which brands do you repair?
We service most major brands found in local kitchens; ask about yours when you call.
Is it worth repairing my refrigerator?
It depends on the fault and the age. A common rule of thumb is to replace when the repair costs more than half the price of a new unit and the fridge is past the middle of its life.
Aurora water: how does it affect refrigerator repair?
Aurora's water source: Fox River surface water plus deep and shallow wells (about 60% surface / 40% well, varies); reported hardness is 7 to 8 grains per gallon (120-137 mg/L). Minerals can slow ice makers and water valves.
Do I need a permit for refrigerator repair in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
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Other kitchen services in Aurora
Dishwasher RepairDraining, cleaning, leaking and door problems found and fixed.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop RepairGas and electric ovens, ranges and cooktops diagnosed and repaired.
Microwave RepairOver-the-range and built-in microwaves diagnosed and repaired safely.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.