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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cheat Lake and the Monongalia County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cheat Lake, WV
13 repair companies serve Cheat Lake from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Uniontown (3), Fairmont (3), and Morgantown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Miller's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 5.6 miles from Cheat Lake. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.6, 8.0, 12.7 |
At the top of the Cheat Lake list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Westover, 4.6 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Speedway Appliance (19.2 miles away, based in Fairmont, 4.6 stars from 307 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Uniontown, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller's Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Morgantown, 4.2 stars from 30 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cheat Lake
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cheat Lake. Ice maker repair in Cheat Lake.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Cheat Lake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Cheat Lake
Most ice machine calls in Cheat Lake 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 Cheat Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cheat Lake, WV
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Cheat Lake?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Cheat Lake 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.