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 Blandon and the Berks County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Blandon
Within 30 miles of Blandon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Reading (7), Allentown (6), and Pottstown (5). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Nearest on the list: Clark's TV & Appliance Inc, around 3.3 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Blandon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 4.0, 6.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
At the top of the Blandon list: Advanced Comfort Specialists (11.3 miles away, based in Reading, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (17.6 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Reading, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (21.8 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Blandon
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Blandon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Blandon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Blandon, PA
Most ice machine calls in Blandon come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Blandon
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blandon, PA
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Before you call a Blandon 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.