Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Fremont, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fremont, OH
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fremont. 2 list an address in Fremont, and the rest are spread across Sandusky (2), Toledo (2), and Gibsonburg (1). Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH, around 0.6 miles out.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.7, 10.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Fremont list: Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Randolph's TV & Appliances (10.9 miles away, based in Gibsonburg, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Fremont is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fremont.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Fremont
Most ice machine calls in Fremont come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fremont
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fremont, OH
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Before you call a Fremont technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.