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. The New Albany 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 New Albany, OH
40 repair companies serve New Albany from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Columbus (25), Westerville (3), and Pataskala (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Aero Appliance Service, about 5.6 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.6, 7.2, 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the New Albany list: YA Services Heating, Cooling, Appliance and Plumbing (7.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.9 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dor-Mar Pataskala Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon (8.4 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.9 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man Columbus LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Westerville, 4.5 stars from 1,212 reviews); Dor-Mar Columbus Heating And Air (13.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.8 stars from 592 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Albany
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for New Albany. Ice maker repair in New Albany.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 New Albany, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for New Albany
Most ice machine calls in New Albany 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Albany
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Albany, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in New Albany, OH
Ice Machine Repair Near New Albany
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in New Albany faster.