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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ontario, OH
40 repair companies serve Ontario from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Mansfield (6), Westerville (3), and Amherst (3). The farthest listed company is about 50 miles out. The closest is Reip's Appliance LLC, about 4.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ontario 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 4.5, 5.4 |
First up for Ontario: Mr. Appliance of Ashland and Mansfield (6.7 miles away, based in Mansfield, 4.7 stars from 879 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pristine Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in Centerburg, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (46.6 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Life Appliance Repair LLC (46.1 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ontario
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 Ontario is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ontario.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ontario, OH
Most ice machine calls in Ontario 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 Ontario Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Ontario, OH
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near Ontario do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Ontario technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.