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 New Bremen, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in New Bremen, OH
40 repair companies serve New Bremen from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Dayton (15), Lima (4), and Wapakoneta (2). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Shelby Appliance Repair, about 5.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether New Bremen is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.8, 13.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
The leading options for New Bremen are Authorized Service (27.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moran Refrigeration Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in St Marys, 4.4 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Lima, 4.7 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Bremen
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 New Bremen is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Bremen.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 New Bremen, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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.
What New Bremen Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in New Bremen 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 New Bremen
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Bremen, OH
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How much does ice machine repair cost in New Bremen?
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Ice Machine Repair Near New Bremen
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 Bremen faster.