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 Newark and the Licking County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Newark, OH
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newark. 4 list an address in Newark, and the rest are spread across Columbus (12), Pataskala (3), and Reynoldsburg (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Delaware and Newark, about 1.5 miles away. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 31 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.5, 1.7 |
The leading options for Newark are Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.4 stars from 496 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MyLink Tech Services, LLC (27.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Delaware and Newark (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 896 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Newark
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 Newark.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Newark
Most ice maker calls in Newark 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.
Before You Book in Newark
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newark, OH
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Newark
Ice Maker Repair Near Newark
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Newark faster and cheaper.