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 Defiance, OH
Within 60 miles of Defiance there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fort Wayne (20), Lima (4), and Toledo (3). Distances run up to about 47 miles. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Vince's TV & Appliances, about 12.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 39 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Defiance is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.3, 16.8, 17.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
At the top of the Defiance list: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (44.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (44.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Bryan, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (44.7 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Defiance
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Defiance Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Defiance, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Defiance Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Defiance 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Defiance
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Defiance, OH
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Do you cover Defiance and nearby towns?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Defiance
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Before you call a Defiance 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.