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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ashtabula and the Ashtabula County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ashtabula, OH
40 repair companies serve Ashtabula from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Ashtabula itself, and the rest are spread across Erie (8), Mentor (3), and Cleveland (3). Distances run up to about 48 miles. Authorized Appliance Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Ashtabula. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ashtabula is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Ashtabula: Mr. Appliance of Mentor (13.5 miles away, based in Madison, 4.7 stars from 591 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (37.6 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (28.7 miles away, based in Mentor, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Mentor, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ashtabula
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ashtabula. Ice maker repair in Ashtabula.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Ashtabula Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ashtabula 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.
Questions to Ask a Ashtabula Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ashtabula, OH
How much does ice machine repair cost in Ashtabula?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Ashtabula faster.