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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Forestville, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forestville. Other nearby bases include Cincinnati (26), Covington (4), and Batavia (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: BA Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.2, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
At the top of the Forestville list: BA Appliance Repair Service (0.1 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews); Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (14.8 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Service Co (10.9 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); Apex Refrigerator Repair LLC (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 5.0 stars from 113 reviews).
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 or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Forestville Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forestville, OH
Most ice maker calls in Forestville 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 Forestville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forestville, OH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Forestville
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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 Forestville technician a trip for parts.