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. The Miamisburg 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 Miamisburg, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Miamisburg. 2 of them are based in Miamisburg itself, and other nearby bases include Dayton (16), Cincinnati (6), and Beavercreek (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Miamisburg Appliances, about 1.1 miles away. 2 list ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 40 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 3.6 |
First up for Miamisburg: Commercial Parts & Service (26.5 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (25.7 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Wide Appliances & More LLc (11.0 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Miamisburg
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Miamisburg. Ice maker repair in Miamisburg.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Miamisburg Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Miamisburg 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 Miamisburg Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Miamisburg, OH
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Miamisburg
Ice Machine Repair Near Miamisburg
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 Miamisburg technician a trip for parts.