When an ice machine in Lima slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Lima list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Lima
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lima. 4 of them are based in Lima itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (12), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. A-1 Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Lima. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lima is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lima. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 48 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
Closest matches for Lima: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lima
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lima
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lima. Ice maker repair in Lima.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Lima, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Lima Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lima 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 Lima
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lima, OH
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Lima 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.