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. The Loveland 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 Loveland
Within 30 miles of Loveland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Cincinnati (26), Milford (2), and West Chester Township (2). The closest is Solorbis Prime, about 2.3 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Loveland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 4.2, 5.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
At the top of the Loveland list: Commercial Parts & Service (5.6 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (5.7 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Service Co (10.8 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); BA Appliance Repair Service (14.0 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Loveland. Ice maker repair in Loveland.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Loveland Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Loveland 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 Loveland Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Loveland, OH
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Loveland do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Loveland
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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 Loveland technician a trip for parts.