Bosch Ice Maker Repair (Model B22C550SNS) – Navarre, OH

A Bosch ice maker stopped producing ice at a home in Navarre, Ohio. The homeowner called when their model B22C550SNS hadn’t made ice in several days. We found a frozen fill tube caused by a kinked copper water line and a plugged water filter blocking proper water flow.

The Problem

The customer reported their Bosch ice maker had completely stopped making ice. The unit would go through its cycle but no ice would form in the trays. They had noticed the water dispenser flow was also slower than normal, suggesting a water supply issue affecting the entire system.

Diagnosis

Inside the refrigerator, we found the ice maker’s fill tube was completely frozen with ice buildup. The root cause was twofold: a kinked copper water line restricting flow, and a severely clogged water filter that hadn’t been changed in over a year. When water can’t flow properly through the system, it backs up and freezes in the fill tube, blocking the ice-making process entirely.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: None required
• Work performed: Cleared frozen fill tube using a steamer, straightened kinked copper water line, replaced plugged water filter
• Result: Ice maker resumed normal operation with proper water flow and ice production

Is It Worth Repairing?

This Bosch B22C550SNS is a solid mid-range refrigerator that typically runs 12-15 years with proper maintenance. Since this repair only required clearing blockages and replacing a filter — no expensive components — it was definitely worth fixing. The ice maker itself is still in good condition.

Maintenance Tips for Bosch Refrigerators

• Replace the water filter every 6 months or when the indicator light appears — Bosch filters are part number 9000194412
• Check the copper water line behind the refrigerator annually for kinks, especially after moving the unit for cleaning
• Run the ice maker cleaning cycle monthly using Bosch’s recommended cleaning solution to prevent mineral buildup in the fill tube

Appliance Repair in Navarre, OH

Navarre is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Canton, Massillon, and North Canton. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.