Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fairborn and the Greene County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fairborn
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairborn. The rest are spread across Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.4 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 4.2, 6.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
Closest matches for Fairborn: City Wide Appliances & More LLc (7.3 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atomic Tech (6.3 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 636 reviews); Affordable Appliance Service (8.7 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fairborn
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Fairborn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fairborn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Fairborn
Most ice machine calls in Fairborn 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fairborn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fairborn, OH
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Ice Machine Repair Near Fairborn
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 Fairborn faster.