Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Ada list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ada, OH
Within 30 miles of Ada there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lima (4), Wapakoneta (2), and Lafayette (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses. Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Ada.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ada. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 14.6, 15.1 |
At the top of the Ada list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Lima, 4.7 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (15.8 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ada
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ada
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 Ada is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ada.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Ada
Most ice machine calls in Ada come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ada
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ada, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Ada technician a trip for parts.