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. The Sylvania list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Sylvania
18 repair companies serve Sylvania from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Sylvania itself, and other nearby bases include Toledo (8), Monroe (3), and Swanton (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 16 businesses. Durocher's is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Sylvania.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sylvania. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Sylvania are Ace Appliance Sales & Service (7.2 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg (3.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (7.2 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Sylvania
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sylvania. Ice maker repair in Sylvania.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Sylvania, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Sylvania
Most ice machine calls in Sylvania 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 Sylvania 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sylvania, OH
Do you cover Sylvania and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Sylvania 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.