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 Dickson City and the Lackawanna County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Dickson City
28 repair companies serve Dickson City from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Dickson City itself, and the rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Eynon (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Dickson City.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Dickson City: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scranton Appliance Repair Professionals (1.0 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EZ Home Maintenance (3.0 miles away, based in Eynon, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dickson City
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dickson City
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 Dickson City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dickson City.
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)
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 Dickson City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Dickson City, PA
Most ice machine calls in Dickson City 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 Dickson City Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dickson City, PA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Dickson City
Ice Machine Repair Near Dickson City
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Dickson City technician a trip for parts.