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 Oberlin, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Oberlin
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oberlin. The rest are spread across Cleveland (7), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Ross Appliance Service/, about 5.4 miles away. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.0, 7.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
At the top of the Oberlin list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (6.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (22.9 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Oberlin
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Oberlin.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Oberlin, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What Oberlin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Oberlin 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 Oberlin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oberlin, OH
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Oberlin?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Oberlin
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Oberlin faster and cheaper.