Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Johnstown 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 Johnstown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Johnstown. The rest are spread across Columbus (20), Newark (4), and Pataskala (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 10.6, 10.7 |
First up for Johnstown: YA Services Heating, Cooling, Appliance and Plumbing (14.3 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.9 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dor-Mar Pataskala Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon (10.6 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.9 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man Columbus LLC (12.4 miles away, based in Westerville, 4.5 stars from 1,212 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Johnstown
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Johnstown. Ice maker repair in Johnstown.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Johnstown Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Johnstown 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 Johnstown
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Johnstown, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Johnstown and nearby towns?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Johnstown
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Johnstown 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.