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. The Portsmouth list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Portsmouth, OH
27 repair companies serve Portsmouth from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and the rest are spread across Maysville (3), Jackson (2), and Huntington (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Literal Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Portsmouth. Portsmouth is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 5.1, 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Portsmouth list: Literal Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 29 reviews); Paul's Appliance Services/ (5.1 miles away, based in Wheelersburg, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Home Appliance Repair LLC (13.0 miles away, based in Ironton, 4.5 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Portsmouth is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Portsmouth.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Portsmouth, OH
Most ice machine calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, OH
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Portsmouth do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Portsmouth
Ice Machine Repair Near Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth faster.