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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Fostoria
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Fostoria. 1 of them are based in Fostoria itself, and the rest are spread across Toledo (8), Lima (4), and Fremont (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Fostoria. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fostoria is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 16.2, 20.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 50 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
Closest matches for Fostoria: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (34.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (34.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (20.1 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fostoria
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fostoria
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool 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 Fostoria
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fostoria, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fostoria
Most ice maker calls in Fostoria 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 Fostoria Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fostoria, OH
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Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fostoria
Ice Maker Repair Near Fostoria
Before you call a Fostoria 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.