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 Ellwood City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ellwood City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ellwood City. The rest are spread across Youngstown (6), Cranberry Twp (3), and Pittsburgh (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 7.3 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.3, 7.4, 7.6 |
Closest matches for Ellwood City: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (24.0 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Ellwood City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ellwood City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ellwood City, PA
Most ice machine calls in Ellwood 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 Ellwood City Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ellwood City, PA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Ellwood City do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Ellwood City technician a trip for parts.