When an ice machine in McKeesport slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 McKeesport, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of McKeesport. 2 of them are based in McKeesport itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (16), Irwin (2), and Verona (2). Liberty Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from McKeesport. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McKeesport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
The leading options for McKeesport are YinzerFix Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (4.1 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 McKeesport is the better fit. Ice maker repair in McKeesport.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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.
What McKeesport Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in McKeesport 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 McKeesport Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: McKeesport, PA
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Ice Machine Repair Near McKeesport
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 McKeesport faster.