When an ice maker in Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg and the Scioto County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wheelersburg
12 repair companies serve Wheelersburg from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Wheelersburg itself, and other nearby bases include Jackson (2), Portsmouth (1), and Minford (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Paul's Appliance Services/ is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Wheelersburg. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 8.1, 8.9 |
At the top of the Wheelersburg list: Literal Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.8 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Home Appliance Repair LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Ironton, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Wheelersburg.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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 Wheelersburg
Most ice maker calls in Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wheelersburg, OH
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Wheelersburg
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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 Wheelersburg technician a trip for parts.