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 Canal Fulton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Canal Fulton
Within 30 miles of Canal Fulton there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Canal Fulton, and other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. The closest is Home Care Appliance Service - Major Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Canal Fulton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 7.0, 8.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
At the top of the Canal Fulton list: Home Appliance Company (7.0 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (17.1 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Collins Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Barberton, 4.7 stars from 246 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Canal Fulton
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Canal Fulton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Canal Fulton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Around Canal Fulton
Most ice machine calls in Canal Fulton 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 Canal Fulton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
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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 Canal Fulton faster.