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 Bradford, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bradford
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Bradford. 2 list an address in Bradford, and other nearby bases include Warren (2), Hornell (2), and DuBois (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: De Frank Appliance, around 0.2 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bradford is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bradford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 15.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Bradford: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Besecker & Coss Residential Appliance Service (15.0 miles away, based in Olean, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); De Frank Appliance (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC (37.8 miles away, based in Ridgway, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bradford
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Bradford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bradford.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Bradford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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 Bradford
Most ice machine calls in Bradford 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.
Questions to Ask a Bradford Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bradford, PA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bradford
Ice Machine Repair Near Bradford
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Bradford technician a trip for parts.