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 Alliance, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Alliance
31 repair companies serve Alliance from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alliance, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), Canton (5), and Akron (4). Nearest on the list: Sam's Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alliance. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 15.0, 15.5 |
Closest matches for Alliance: Sam's Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (27.5 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Home Appliance Company (22.5 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alliance
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Alliance
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alliance. Ice maker repair in Alliance.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Alliance, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alliance Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alliance 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.
Before You Book in Alliance
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alliance, OH
How much does ice machine repair cost in Alliance?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Alliance
Ice Machine Repair Near Alliance
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 Alliance technician a trip for parts.