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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Olmsted Falls, OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Olmsted Falls. 1 of them are based in Olmsted Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (16), Parma (3), and Brunswick (3). The closest is Olmsted Falls Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Olmsted Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 3.8, 4.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
Closest matches for Olmsted Falls: HADI Appliances (7.3 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Service Inc (11.4 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (12.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Olmsted Falls
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Olmsted Falls
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 Olmsted Falls is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Olmsted Falls.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Olmsted Falls, OH
Most ice machine calls in Olmsted Falls 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 Olmsted Falls Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Olmsted Falls, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Olmsted Falls, OH
Ice Machine Repair Near Olmsted Falls
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 Olmsted Falls technician a trip for parts.