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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Massillon
Within 30 miles of Massillon there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Massillon, and the rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Cuyahoga Falls (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Company, around 1.1 miles out.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.3, 6.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for Massillon: Home Appliance Company (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (24.4 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Massillon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Massillon. Ice maker repair in Massillon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Massillon, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Massillon
Most ice machine calls in Massillon 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 Massillon Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Massillon, OH
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Massillon
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 Massillon technician a trip for parts.