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. The DuBois list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in DuBois, PA
28 repair companies serve DuBois from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in DuBois, and the rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and Duncansville (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Syktich Appliance, about 0.5 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. DuBois is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DuBois. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 16.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 28 |
Closest matches for DuBois: Syktich Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 86 reviews); Mishler Appliance Services (16.9 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC (20.4 miles away, based in Ridgway, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 DuBois is the better fit. Ice maker repair in DuBois.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in DuBois, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around DuBois
Most ice machine calls in DuBois 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 DuBois Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: DuBois, PA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in DuBois
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Before you call a DuBois 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.