Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Middleport, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Middleport, OH
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Middleport. Other nearby bases include Charleston (6), Jackson (2), and Huntington (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Ken's Appliance Co., about 2.8 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Middleport is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 25.2, 25.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
The leading options for Middleport are Kochis Appliance Heating & Air (26.2 miles away, based in Millfield, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Ripley, 3.7 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JD’s Hometown Appliance LLC (30.8 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.8 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Middleport is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Middleport.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Middleport, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Middleport
Most ice machine calls in Middleport 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 Middleport Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Middleport, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Middleport
Ice Machine Repair Near Middleport
Before you call a Middleport 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.