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 Lehighton and the Carbon County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lehighton
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lehighton. Other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Stroudsburg (4), and Bethlehem (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.0 miles from Lehighton. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.0, 18.2, 18.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
Closest matches for Lehighton: Mr. Appliance of Allentown (20.2 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Lehighton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lehighton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Lehighton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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 installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lehighton
Most ice machine calls in Lehighton 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 Lehighton
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lehighton, PA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lehighton?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Lehighton 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.