What affects the price
- Failure typeIce maker: $200–$340. Door gasket: $150–$240. Defrost heater: $220–$360. Evaporator fan: $250–$380. Compressor: $700–$1,000 (replace).
- TypeTop-freezer: cheapest parts. Side-by-side: avg. French-door: $50–$100 premium on parts.
- Brand-specific issueSamsung ice-maker recall (TWIN cooling): known design problem. LG linear-compressor: covered under extended warranty if manufactured 2014–2019, check serial.
What's included
- Diagnostic with temp probe + multimeter
- Sealed-system pressure test if cooling issue
- Written estimate
- Part + labor + 30-day warranty
When to call
Not cooling, not freezing, water on the floor, ice maker stopped, weird noises (clicking, buzzing, knocking). For 'fridge runs constantly' first vacuum the back coils — fixes it half the time, free.
Related questions
When should I replace instead of repair?
If the unit is 10+ years old AND the quote is $500+, replace. Modern Energy Star fridges use 30–40% less electricity, paying back the difference in 4–6 years on Toledo Edison rates.
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- $320Sylvania · Apr 2026
"Defrost heater on French-door fridge, 7 years old."
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