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 New Martinsville and the Wetzel County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near New Martinsville
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of New Martinsville. Other nearby bases include Fairmont (3), Bridgeport (2), and Washington (2). Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The Appliance Connection is the nearest, roughly 18.9 miles from New Martinsville. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether New Martinsville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.9, 25.2, 29.4 |
Closest matches for New Martinsville: Shannons Appliance Repair (41.6 miles away, based in Bridgeport, 4.9 stars from 440 reviews); The Appliance Connection (18.9 miles away, based in Moundsville, 3.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Speedway Appliance (41.3 miles away, based in Fairmont, 4.6 stars from 307 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abe's Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Clarksburg, 5.0 stars from 67 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Martinsville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for New Martinsville. Ice maker repair in New Martinsville.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in New Martinsville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around New Martinsville
Most ice machine calls in New Martinsville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near New Martinsville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Martinsville, WV
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near New Martinsville do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a New Martinsville 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.