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 Lower Burrell, PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lower Burrell. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (12), Verona (2), and Allison Park (2). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Tarentum Emergency Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Lower Burrell.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 2.9, 5.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
At the top of the Lower Burrell list: NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (14.0 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Kittanning, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washers And More Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Millvale, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lower Burrell
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lower Burrell. Ice maker repair in Lower Burrell.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Lower Burrell
Most ice machine calls in Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lower Burrell, PA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lower Burrell
Ice Machine Repair Near Lower Burrell
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Lower Burrell technician a trip for parts.