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 Mount Vernon list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Mount Vernon, OH
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mount Vernon. The rest are spread across Mansfield (5), Newark (4), and Pataskala (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 19 businesses. The closest is Herald's Appliances, about 0.8 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.5, 8.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
First up for Mount Vernon: Pristine Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Centerburg, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews); Senitt's Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, based in Mt Vernon, 4.7 stars from 116 reviews); Herald's Appliances (0.8 miles away, based in Mt Vernon, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Delaware and Newark (23.0 miles away, based in Newark, 4.8 stars from 896 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Mount Vernon. Ice maker repair in Mount Vernon.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Mount Vernon
Most ice machine calls in Mount Vernon 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.
Before You Book in Mount Vernon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, OH
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Mount Vernon?
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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 Mount Vernon technician a trip for parts.