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. Below are the companies within reach of Middleport, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Middleport, OH
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Middleport. The rest are spread across Charleston (6), Jackson (2), and Huntington (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Ken's Appliance Co. is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Middleport. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 businesses. Middleport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 25.2, 25.3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
Closest matches for Middleport: Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Ripley, 3.7 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.4 miles away, based in Marietta, 4.3 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Middleport
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Middleport, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Around Middleport
Most ice maker calls in Middleport 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 Middleport Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Middleport, OH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Middleport
Ice Maker Repair Near Middleport
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Middleport faster and cheaper.