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. The Mentor list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Mentor, OH
40 repair companies serve Mentor from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Mentor, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (14), Painesville (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Mentor. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.9, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
First up for Mentor: Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (6.9 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (25.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Mentor Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Mentor
Most ice maker calls in Mentor 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 Mentor
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mentor, OH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mentor
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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 Mentor technician a trip for parts.