A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Ephrata 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 Ephrata
Within 30 miles of Ephrata there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Ephrata, and the rest are spread across Reading (7), Lancaster (4), and Columbia (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses. The closest is Mentzer Repairs, about 0.3 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ephrata. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 6.8, 7.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
Closest matches for Ephrata: Martin Appliance (18.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Comfort Specialists (13.1 miles away, based in Reading, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Toms Appliance Service (7.0 miles away, based in New Holland, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews); Mentzer Repairs (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ephrata
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ephrata
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 Ephrata is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ephrata.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Ephrata
Most ice machine calls in Ephrata 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 Ephrata
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ephrata, PA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Ephrata technician a trip for parts.