Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Youngstown and the Mahoning County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Youngstown, OH
20 repair companies serve Youngstown from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Youngstown itself, and other nearby bases include New Castle (2), Beaver Falls (2), and Boardman (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Appliance Center LLC, about 0.8 miles away. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 0.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
The leading options for Youngstown are Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (5.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Youngstown
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Youngstown. Freezer repair in Youngstown.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Youngstown
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Youngstown, OH
Most ice maker calls in Youngstown 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 Youngstown Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Youngstown, OH
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Before you call a Youngstown 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.