Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Economy list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Economy
Within 30 miles of Economy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (12), Cranberry Twp (3), and Coraopolis (3). Beacon Ambridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Economy. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 5.7, 5.8 |
At the top of the Economy list: YinzerFix Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zaintronic Appliance Repair LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.9 stars from 119 reviews); Restart Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Economy
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Economy. Ice maker repair in Economy.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Economy, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Economy, PA
Most ice machine calls in Economy 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.
Before You Book in Economy
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Economy, 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 Economy faster.