A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of North Ridgeville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Ridgeville, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Ridgeville. The rest are spread across Cleveland (11), Elyria (3), and Amherst (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is At Your Site Repair Services, about 2.4 miles away.
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 (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 4.5, 4.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
Closest matches for North Ridgeville: HADI Appliances (10.4 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (9.8 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Service Inc (17.5 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Ridgeville. Ice maker repair in North Ridgeville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in North Ridgeville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Ridgeville, OH
Most ice machine calls in North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Ridgeville, OH
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 North Ridgeville technician a trip for parts.