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. The Rocky River list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Rocky River, OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rocky River. 1 list an address in Rocky River, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (20), Parma (3), and Middleburg Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: HADI Appliances, around 0.6 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rocky River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 2.0, 2.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
Closest matches for Rocky River: HADI Appliances (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (9.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Rocky River. Freezer repair in Rocky River.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Rocky River
Most ice maker calls in Rocky River 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 Rocky River Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rocky River, OH
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Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Rocky River
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Before you call a Rocky River technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.