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 Carnegie and the Allegheny County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Carnegie, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carnegie. 1 of them are based in Carnegie itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (19), Coraopolis (3), and Castle Shannon (1). Nearest on the list: Fresh Carnegie Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
Closest matches for Carnegie: YinzerFix Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restart Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Carnegie is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carnegie.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Carnegie
Most ice machine calls in Carnegie 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carnegie
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carnegie, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Carnegie?
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Before you call a Carnegie 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.