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. Below are the companies within reach of Dover, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dover, OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dover. Other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 18.5 miles away. Dover is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.5, 18.8, 18.9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Dover list: Home Appliance Company (18.8 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (42.0 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam's Appliance Repair (32.5 miles away, based in Alliance, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dover
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Dover is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dover.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Dover, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Dover
Most ice machine calls in Dover 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 Dover
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dover, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Dover technician a trip for parts.