Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Medina, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Medina, NY
20 repair companies serve Medina from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Buffalo (4), Williamsville (3), and Lockport (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Mullen's Appliance & HVAC, around 15.7 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Medina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.7, 16.5, 17.2 |
At the top of the Medina list: Orville's Home Appliances (27.1 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MASTER APPLIANCE REPAIR ~ FREE service call (27.4 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 1,154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Batavia, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (28.1 miles away, based in Depew, 4.3 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Medina is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Medina.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Medina Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Medina come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Medina
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Medina, NY
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Medina
Ice Machine Repair Near Medina
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Medina faster.