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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Galion and the Crawford County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Galion
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Galion. Other nearby bases include Mansfield (6), Mt Vernon (2), and Bucyrus (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Bucyrus Appliance Repair, about 11.2 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Galion. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.2, 12.7, 13.1 |
At the top of the Galion list: Mr. Appliance of Ashland and Mansfield (15.5 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.7 stars from 879 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pristine Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Centerburg, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews); Patriot Repair Service (15.1 miles away, based in Mt Gilead, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews); Bucyrus Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Bucyrus, 4.7 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Galion. Ice maker repair in Galion.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Galion Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Galion 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 Galion Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Galion, OH
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Related Repair Pages for Galion
Ice Machine Repair Near Galion
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 Galion technician a trip for parts.