When an ice maker in Van Wert stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Van Wert and the Van Wert County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Van Wert
Within 30 miles of Van Wert there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lima (4), Fort Wayne (3), and Wapakoneta (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Metzger's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 16.1 miles from Van Wert. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Van Wert. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 16.5, 23.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for Van Wert: Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (25.2 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Moran Refrigeration Inc. (25.1 miles away, based in St Marys, 4.4 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metzger's Appliance Services (16.1 miles away, based in Fort Jennings, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Van Wert
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 Van Wert.
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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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Van Wert
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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 Van Wert
Most ice maker calls in Van Wert 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 Van Wert
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Van Wert, OH
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Do you cover Van Wert and nearby towns?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Van Wert
Ice Maker Repair Near Van Wert
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Van Wert technician a trip for parts.