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. 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 East Cleveland, OH
40 repair companies serve East Cleveland from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in East Cleveland itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (21), Parma (3), and Cleveland Heights (2). Nearest on the list: A Appliance., around 0.9 miles out. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
The leading options for East Cleveland are Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (8.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (14.6 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 East Cleveland. Freezer repair in East Cleveland.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in East Cleveland, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 East Cleveland
Most ice maker calls in East Cleveland 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 East Cleveland Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Cleveland, OH
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Before you call a East Cleveland 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.