When an ice machine in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cleveland, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cleveland. 22 of them are based in Cleveland itself, and other nearby bases include Parma (3), Cleveland Heights (2), and Middleburg Heights (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Montrose Appliance Repair Experts, about 1.4 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cleveland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Cleveland: HADI Appliances (8.7 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (3.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Service Inc (9.0 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (6.2 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
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Cleveland. Ice maker repair in Cleveland.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Cleveland
Most ice machine calls in Cleveland 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 Cleveland Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cleveland, OH
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Cleveland?
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Before you call a Cleveland 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.