When an ice machine in Lorain slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Lorain list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lorain, OH
40 repair companies serve Lorain from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Lorain itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (11), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: CLE Restaurant Service, around 2.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lorain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.0, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Lorain list: Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (4.9 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (17.5 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLE Restaurant Service (2.7 miles away, based in Amherst, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lorain
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Lorain. Ice maker repair in Lorain.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lorain
Most ice machine calls in Lorain 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 Lorain
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lorain, OH
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lorain
Ice Machine Repair Near Lorain
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 Lorain technician a trip for parts.