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 Kenton and the Hardin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Kenton, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Kenton. 1 list an address in Kenton, and other nearby bases include Columbus (6), Lima (4), and Westerville (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses. Kenton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kenton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 12.8, 19.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for Kenton: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (36.6 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Fostoria, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Kenton. Ice maker repair in Kenton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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: $100–$225 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kenton, OH
Most ice machine calls in Kenton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Kenton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kenton, OH
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kenton?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Kenton
Ice Machine Repair Near Kenton
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 Kenton faster.