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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fremont and the Sandusky County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Fremont
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fremont. 2 of them are based in Fremont itself, and other nearby bases include Sandusky (2), Toledo (2), and Gibsonburg (1). Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Fremont. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.7, 10.9 |
The leading options for Fremont are Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&C Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Fremont. Freezer repair in Fremont.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fremont, OH
Most ice maker calls in Fremont 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fremont
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fremont, OH
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fremont
Ice Maker Repair Near Fremont
Before you call a Fremont 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.