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. Below are the companies within reach of Sylvania, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Sylvania, OH
18 repair companies serve Sylvania from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Sylvania itself, and the rest are spread across Toledo (8), Monroe (3), and Swanton (1). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Durocher's is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Sylvania. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sylvania. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
First up for Sylvania: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (7.2 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (7.2 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg (3.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Sylvania.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sylvania, OH
Most ice maker calls in Sylvania 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 Sylvania Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sylvania, OH
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do you cover Sylvania and nearby towns?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sylvania
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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 Sylvania faster and cheaper.