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. 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Collegeville, PA
40 repair companies serve Collegeville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pottstown (5), Lansdale (4), and Norristown (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 4.5 miles away.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
At the top of the Collegeville list: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (28.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (4.9 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); First call appliance repair (9.4 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Collegeville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Collegeville. Ice maker repair in Collegeville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Collegeville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Collegeville, PA
Most ice machine calls in Collegeville 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 Collegeville Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Collegeville, PA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Collegeville and nearby towns?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Collegeville 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.