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 New Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near New Franklin
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Franklin. The rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Collins Appliance Repair, around 4.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.7, 7.8 |
At the top of the New Franklin list: Mr. Appliance of Akron (12.8 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Company (11.0 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in New Franklin
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for New Franklin
Most ice maker calls in New Franklin 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 New Franklin Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: New Franklin, 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 New Franklin technician a trip for parts.