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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wadsworth and the Medina County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wadsworth
40 repair companies serve Wadsworth from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Wadsworth, and the rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Appliance Connection is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Wadsworth. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 6.6, 9.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
First up for Wadsworth: Mr. Appliance of Akron (12.0 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Wadsworth Ice Maker Call
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 Wadsworth. Freezer repair in Wadsworth.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Wadsworth, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Wadsworth
Most ice maker calls in Wadsworth 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Wadsworth
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wadsworth, OH
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Wadsworth
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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 Wadsworth technician a trip for parts.