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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Urbana and the Champaign County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Urbana, OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Urbana. Other nearby bases include Dayton (14), Columbus (7), and Beavercreek (3). The farthest listed company is about 37 miles out. The closest is Carmichael Appliances, about 12.1 miles away. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Urbana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.1, 12.2, 24.2 |
At the top of the Urbana list: Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (34.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (33.2 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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Urbana
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Urbana
Before you give up on the ice maker in Urbana, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Urbana
Most ice maker calls in Urbana 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 Urbana
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Urbana, OH
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Before you call a Urbana 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.