A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barberton and the Summit County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Barberton, OH
Within 30 miles of Barberton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Barberton itself, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Collins Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barberton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.2, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
The leading options for Barberton are Mr. Appliance of Akron (9.1 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Collins Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 246 reviews); Home Appliance Company (15.1 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Service Inc (23.6 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Barberton
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Barberton. Ice maker repair in Barberton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Barberton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Barberton, OH
Most ice machine calls in Barberton 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 Barberton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Barberton, OH
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Barberton do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Barberton
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Before you call a Barberton technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.