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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fort Washington and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fort Washington, PA
Within 30 miles of Fort Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Fort Washington itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (8), Horsham (3), and Hatboro (3). Prime Choice Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Fort Washington. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
At the top of the Fort Washington list: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (21.0 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (29.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (6.2 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Brothers (8.9 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 5.0 stars from 413 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Washington
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fort Washington. Ice maker repair in Fort Washington.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Washington, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fort Washington
Most ice machine calls in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, PA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Fort Washington do these technicians cover?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Fort Washington faster.