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 Ontario, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Ontario
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ontario. Other nearby bases include Mansfield (6), Westerville (3), and Amherst (3). Distances run up to about 50 miles. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Reip's Appliance LLC, about 4.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ontario is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ontario. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 4.5, 5.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
Closest matches for Ontario: Mr. Appliance of Ashland and Mansfield (6.7 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.7 stars from 879 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.6 miles away, based in Wooster, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.4 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (47.5 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Ontario
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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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ontario
Most ice maker calls in Ontario 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 Ontario
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ontario, OH
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Find Your Brand in Ontario
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ontario faster and cheaper.