An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Auburn, IN
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 1 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (22), Kendallville (2), and Columbia City (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Auburn. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 11.3, 12.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
Closest matches for Auburn: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Kendallville, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Mark's Appliance Inc. (20.6 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.1 stars from 270 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
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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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Auburn 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 Auburn Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Auburn, IN
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Auburn
Ice Maker Repair Near Auburn
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 Auburn technician a trip for parts.