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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hermitage, PA
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hermitage. 1 list an address in Hermitage, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Sharpsville (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hermitage. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.0, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Hermitage: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (19.1 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parc Appliance Repair Company (5.6 miles away, based in Masury, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hermitage
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hermitage
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hermitage. Ice maker repair in Hermitage.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hermitage, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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 Hermitage Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hermitage 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hermitage
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hermitage, PA
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Hermitage 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.