When an ice machine in Tallmadge slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tallmadge and the Summit County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Tallmadge, OH
40 repair companies serve Tallmadge from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Tallmadge itself, and the rest are spread across Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Tallmadge. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 3.4, 5.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
First up for Tallmadge: Mr. Appliance of Akron (7.2 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); ProTec Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Cuyahoga Falls, 4.5 stars from 755 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliance Service Inc (21.7 miles away, based in Broadview Heights, 4.7 stars from 2,450 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Tallmadge. Ice maker repair in Tallmadge.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Tallmadge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Tallmadge
Most ice machine calls in Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Tallmadge, OH
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Tallmadge, OH
Ice Machine Repair Near Tallmadge
Before you call a Tallmadge 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.