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. The Clayton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Clayton
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clayton. Other nearby bases include Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Miamisburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Assured Appliance Services, about 5.8 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clayton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 7.2, 10.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Clayton list: Authorized Service (21.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); City Wide Appliances & More LLc (13.7 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atomic Tech (11.6 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 636 reviews); Affordable Appliance Service (13.2 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Clayton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clayton. Ice maker repair in Clayton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Clayton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Clayton
Most ice machine calls in Clayton 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 Clayton
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clayton, 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 Clayton faster.