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. Below are the companies within reach of Dayton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Dayton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dayton. The rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Dalton (6), and Cleveland (4). Distances run up to about 52 miles. The closest is Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air, about 16.4 miles away. 15 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dayton is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.4, 17.7, 21.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Dayton are Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (31.2 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (26.9 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parris Heating and Air (27.5 miles away, based in Crossville, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air (16.4 miles away, based in Georgetown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Dayton
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Dayton
Before you give up on the ice maker in Dayton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Dayton
Most ice maker calls in Dayton 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dayton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Dayton, TN
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Dayton
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Before you call a Dayton 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.