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 Cleveland Heights and the Cuyahoga County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Cleveland Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cleveland Heights. 2 list an address in Cleveland Heights, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (20), Parma (3), and Shaker Heights (1). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses. The closest is Cedarbrook Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.8 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
First up for Cleveland Heights: Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (8.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (10.6 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Complete Appliance Service (6.5 miles away, based in Cleveland, 4.6 stars from 1,720 reviews); Margus Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cleveland Heights
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cleveland Heights
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 Cleveland Heights is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cleveland Heights.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Cleveland Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Cleveland Heights
Most ice machine calls in Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cleveland Heights, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Cleveland Heights
Ice Machine Repair Near Cleveland Heights
Before you call a Cleveland Heights 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.