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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Folcroft and the Delaware County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Folcroft
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Folcroft. 1 of them are based in Folcroft itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (14), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Golden Peak Appliance Repair Systems is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Folcroft.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for Folcroft: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (18.2 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (13.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (23.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Dominic's Appliances (5.9 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 1,188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Folcroft
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Folcroft is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Folcroft.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Folcroft, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Folcroft Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Folcroft 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 Folcroft Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Folcroft, PA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Folcroft technician a trip for parts.