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 Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Franklin
Within 60 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), Erie (6), and Warren (3). The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is LRS Handyman and Remodeling, about 5.8 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 7.3, 21.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
First up for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Friedhaber's (7.3 miles away, based in Oil City, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LRS Handyman and Remodeling (5.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Franklin
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Franklin. Ice maker repair in Franklin.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Franklin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Franklin
Most ice machine calls in Franklin 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 Franklin Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, PA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Franklin
Ice Machine Repair Near Franklin
Before you call a Franklin technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.