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 Wapakoneta and the Auglaize County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Wapakoneta
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Wapakoneta. 2 list an address in Wapakoneta, and the rest are spread across Dayton (14), Lima (4), and Greenville (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. The closest is Miller's Corral Inc, about 1.3 miles away. 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wapakoneta is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 9.1 |
At the top of the Wapakoneta list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moran Refrigeration Inc. (10.6 miles away, based in St Marys, 4.4 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (13.8 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Authorized Service (40.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Wapakoneta, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Wapakoneta
Most ice maker calls in Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wapakoneta, OH
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Wapakoneta
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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 Wapakoneta faster and cheaper.