Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Buckhannon list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Buckhannon, WV
Within 60 miles of Buckhannon there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fairmont (3), Bridgeport (2), and Jane Lew (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Appliance Tech is the nearest, roughly 13.2 miles from Buckhannon. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Buckhannon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Buckhannon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.2, 19.2, 20.2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
First up for Buckhannon: Shannons Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Bridgeport, 4.9 stars from 440 reviews); Abe's Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Clarksburg, 5.0 stars from 67 reviews); Speedway Appliance (34.0 miles away, based in Fairmont, 4.6 stars from 307 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Speedway Appliance (19.2 miles away, based in Nutter Fort, 4.6 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Buckhannon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Buckhannon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Buckhannon, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Buckhannon Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Buckhannon come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Buckhannon
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Buckhannon, WV
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Buckhannon?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Buckhannon
Ice Machine Repair Near Buckhannon
Before you call a Buckhannon 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.