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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Finneytown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Finneytown. Other nearby bases include Cincinnati (29), Covington (4), and West Chester Township (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Homestead Appliance Repair Professionals, around 1.0 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 2.4 |
First up for Finneytown: Commercial Parts & Service (7.9 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); A-1 Appliance Service Co (3.4 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (8.1 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.3 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Finneytown
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Finneytown. Ice maker repair in Finneytown.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Finneytown, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Finneytown, OH
Most ice machine calls in Finneytown 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 Finneytown Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Finneytown, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Finneytown, OH
Ice Machine Repair Near Finneytown
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 Finneytown faster.