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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Struthers and the Mahoning County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Struthers, OH
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Struthers. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. The closest is Farraghers' Home Appliance Repair Inc, about 3.7 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Struthers. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 3.8, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Struthers: Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (5.3 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Serenity Home Services (3.9 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.8 stars from 94 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Struthers
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Struthers
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Struthers. Ice maker repair in Struthers.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Struthers
Most ice machine calls in Struthers 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 Struthers Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Struthers, OH
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Struthers
Ice Machine Repair Near Struthers
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 Struthers technician a trip for parts.