Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Dent, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Dent, OH
40 repair companies serve Dent from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Cincinnati (26), Covington (4), and Harrison (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.1 miles away. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dent. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.5, 4.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
The leading options for Dent are Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (12.6 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Service Co (11.0 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); Hagedorn's Appliance (13.0 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 1,208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.3 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Dent
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Dent
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Dent
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Dent
Most ice maker calls in Dent 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 Dent Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dent, OH
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Ice Maker Repair Near Dent
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 Dent technician a trip for parts.