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. Below are the companies within reach of Wickliffe, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Wickliffe
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wickliffe. The rest are spread across Cleveland (16), Mentor (3), and Eastlake (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: MYRIAD Professional Services, around 1.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wickliffe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.5, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
First up for Wickliffe: My Appliance Guy (2.5 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Mentor, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Appliance Service (12.2 miles away, based in Cleveland, 4.6 stars from 1,720 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (16.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Wickliffe. Ice maker repair in Wickliffe.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Wickliffe, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Wickliffe
Most ice machine calls in Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wickliffe, OH
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