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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Springboro and the Warren County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Springboro, OH
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Springboro. The rest are spread across Dayton (16), Cincinnati (6), and Beavercreek (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is RR Appliances LLC, about 3.4 miles away. 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 5.1, 6.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Springboro are Commercial Parts & Service (22.3 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 3.3 stars from 27 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (21.6 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC and Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Maineville, 4.8 stars from 246 reviews); City Wide Appliances & More LLc (14.0 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.7 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Springboro
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Springboro
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 Springboro is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Springboro.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Springboro, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Springboro Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Springboro 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Springboro
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Springboro, OH
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Springboro
Before you call a Springboro 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.