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. The Chardon list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Chardon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chardon. 1 of them are based in Chardon itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (10), Mentor (3), and Painesville (2). Nearest on the list: Chardon Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chardon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 6.2, 9.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for Chardon: Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (13.4 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (26.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mentor (18.5 miles away, based in Madison, 4.7 stars from 591 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Chardon
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Chardon. Freezer repair in Chardon.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chardon, OH
Most ice maker calls in Chardon 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 Chardon Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chardon, OH
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Chardon
Before you call a Chardon 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.