When an ice machine in Findlay slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Findlay list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Findlay
40 repair companies serve Findlay from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Toledo (8), Lima (4), and Fremont (2). The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 14.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Findlay is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.3, 20.2, 24.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
First up for Findlay: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (39.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Findlay is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Findlay.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Findlay, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Findlay
Most ice machine calls in Findlay 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 Findlay
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Findlay, OH
Which areas near Findlay do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Findlay 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.