Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Kenton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Kenton
40 repair companies serve Kenton from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Kenton, and other nearby bases include Columbus (6), Lima (4), and Westerville (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kenton 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 12.8, 19.4 |
At the top of the Kenton list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (36.6 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (51.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Kenton.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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 Kenton
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kenton, OH
Most ice maker calls in Kenton 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 Kenton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kenton, OH
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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 Kenton technician a trip for parts.