Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Croydon and the Bucks County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Croydon
40 repair companies serve Croydon from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Croydon, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (11), Levittown (5), and Bensalem (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Performance Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 40 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Croydon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Croydon: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (12.6 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (2.0 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix it Master (7.0 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 5.0 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Croydon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Croydon. Ice maker repair in Croydon.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Croydon Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Croydon 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 Croydon Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Croydon, PA
Do you cover Croydon and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Croydon
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Croydon faster.