When an ice machine in Brecksville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Brecksville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Brecksville
Within 30 miles of Brecksville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Cleveland (13), Parma (3), and Brunswick (3). Total Appliance Service Inc is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Brecksville. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brecksville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 4.7, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Brecksville are Mr. Appliance of Akron (12.4 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Total Appliance Service Inc (4.3 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (8.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- 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 Brecksville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Brecksville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brecksville, OH
Most ice machine calls in Brecksville 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 Brecksville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brecksville, OH
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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 Brecksville faster.