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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Waterville, OH
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waterville. The rest are spread across Toledo (8), Sylvania (2), and Swanton (1). The closest is Ace Appliance Sales & Service, about 10.0 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waterville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.0, 10.0, 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
First up for Waterville: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg (11.4 miles away, based in Sylvania, 4.5 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Waterville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Waterville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 Waterville
Most ice machine calls in Waterville 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 Waterville 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waterville, OH
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waterville
Ice Machine Repair Near Waterville
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 Waterville technician a trip for parts.