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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Akron and the Summit County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Akron
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Akron. 4 of them are based in Akron itself, and the rest are spread across Canton (5), Brunswick (3), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance Repair Akron OH is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Akron. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 3.8, 4.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
The leading options for Akron are Mr. Appliance of Akron (4.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (13.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Akron Ice Maker Call
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 Akron.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Akron Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Akron 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Akron Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Akron, OH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Akron
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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 Akron technician a trip for parts.