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. The Franklin Park list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Franklin Park
40 repair companies serve Franklin Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (15), Coraopolis (3), and Cranberry Twp (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. A Pittsburgh Svc Ctr is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Franklin Park. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.6, 5.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
The leading options for Franklin Park are YinzerFix Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zaintronic Appliance Repair LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.9 stars from 119 reviews); Restart Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Franklin Park is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Franklin Park.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Franklin Park, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Franklin Park
Most ice machine calls in Franklin Park 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 Park 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, PA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Franklin Park do these technicians cover?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Franklin Park, PA
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Before you call a Franklin Park 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.