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. 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 Repair Companies Near Dormont
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dormont. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (19), Coraopolis (3), and McKeesport (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: YinzerFix Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 2.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Dormont are YinzerFix Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restart Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (10.7 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dormont
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dormont
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 Dormont is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dormont.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Dormont Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Dormont 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Dormont
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dormont, PA
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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 Dormont faster.