When an ice machine in Wellston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Wellston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Wellston
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Wellston. Other nearby bases include Jackson (2), Chillicothe (2), and Huntington (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Wellston. Wellston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 7.9, 24.3 |
The leading options for Wellston are JD’s Hometown Appliance LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.8 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kochis Appliance Heating & Air (29.0 miles away, based in Millfield, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews); Best Appliance Services Center (24.3 miles away, based in Minford, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Wellston. Ice maker repair in Wellston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Wellston
Most ice machine calls in Wellston 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.
Before You Book in Wellston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wellston, OH
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Wellston
Ice Machine Repair Near Wellston
Before you call a Wellston 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.