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 Jim Thorpe list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jim Thorpe, PA
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jim Thorpe. Other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Bethlehem (3), and Stroudsburg (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 10.9 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jim Thorpe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.9, 16.2, 19.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
The leading options for Jim Thorpe are Mr. Appliance of Allentown (23.4 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Jim Thorpe
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Jim Thorpe. Ice maker repair in Jim Thorpe.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Jim Thorpe, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Jim Thorpe
Most ice machine calls in Jim Thorpe 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Jim Thorpe
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jim Thorpe, PA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Jim Thorpe and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe faster.