When an ice machine in Dayton 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 Dayton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dayton, OH
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dayton. 16 of them are based in Dayton itself, and the rest are spread across Beavercreek (3), Miamisburg (2), and Xenia (2). Coffey Appliance Center is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Dayton. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dayton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Dayton are City Wide Appliances & More LLc (4.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atomic Tech (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 636 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dayton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Dayton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dayton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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 Dayton
Most ice machine calls in Dayton 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 Dayton Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dayton, OH
How much does ice machine repair cost in Dayton?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Dayton faster.