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. Below are the companies within reach of Drexel Hill, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Drexel Hill
40 repair companies serve Drexel Hill from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (11), Havertown (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Meadow Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Drexel Hill. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Drexel Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.9, 2.0 |
The leading options for Drexel Hill are Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (19.8 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (15.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (25.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Drexel Hill
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 Drexel Hill is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Drexel Hill.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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.
Around Drexel Hill
Most ice machine calls in Drexel Hill 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Drexel Hill
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Drexel Hill, PA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Drexel Hill 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.