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. Below are the companies within reach of Port Clinton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Port Clinton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Port Clinton. 1 list an address in Port Clinton, and the rest are spread across Toledo (8), Monroe (3), and Amherst (3). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: C & A Appliance, around 7.2 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Port Clinton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Clinton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.2, 13.8, 14.6 |
At the top of the Port Clinton list: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (36.7 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (14.6 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (39.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.6 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Port Clinton
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Port Clinton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Port Clinton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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 Port Clinton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Port Clinton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Port Clinton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Port Clinton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Clinton, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Port Clinton
Ice Machine Repair Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton faster.