An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Upper Sandusky, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Upper Sandusky, OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Upper Sandusky. 1 of them are based in Upper Sandusky itself, and other nearby bases include Mansfield (6), Lima (4), and Fremont (2). Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is S&P Alliance, about 0.6 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Upper Sandusky is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Upper Sandusky. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 15.7, 18.6 |
First up for Upper Sandusky: Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (36.5 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (40.8 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Upper Sandusky. Freezer repair in Upper Sandusky.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Upper Sandusky
Before you give up on the ice maker in Upper Sandusky, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Upper Sandusky, OH
Most ice maker calls in Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Upper Sandusky, OH
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Before you call a Upper Sandusky 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.