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. Below are the companies within reach of Clairton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Clairton
Within 30 miles of Clairton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (16), McKeesport (2), and Irwin (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Monarch Appliances DBA, about 1.8 miles away.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
At the top of the Clairton list: YinzerFix Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (7.6 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clairton. Ice maker repair in Clairton.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Clairton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Clairton, PA
Most ice machine calls in Clairton 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 Clairton 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: Clairton, PA
Do you cover Clairton and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Clairton 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.