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 Fairborn and the Greene County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Fairborn
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairborn. Other nearby bases include Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.4 miles away. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.2, 6.3 |
First up for Fairborn: Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 4.0 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scotty Express Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Tipp City, 3.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung 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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Fairborn
Most ice maker calls in Fairborn 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fairborn
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fairborn, OH
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Do you cover Fairborn and nearby towns?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Fairborn 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.