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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Clarion
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Clarion. The rest are spread across Cranberry Twp (3), DuBois (2), and Warren (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The closest is Mishler Appliance Services, about 16.1 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarion is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 22.8, 28.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 55 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the Clarion list: Mishler Appliance Services (16.1 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Friedhaber's (22.8 miles away, based in Oil City, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.2 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Kittanning, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Clarion
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clarion. Ice maker repair in Clarion.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Clarion Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Clarion 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 Clarion Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clarion, PA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Clarion 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.