A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Media and the Delaware County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Media, PA
Within 30 miles of Media there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Media, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (6), Glenolden (3), and Havertown (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Same-Day Appliance Fix Media is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Media. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Media. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.3, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
First up for Media: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (11.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (24.1 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (21.0 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Media. Ice maker repair in Media.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Media, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Media
Most ice machine calls in Media 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.
Before You Book in Media
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Media, PA
Which areas near Media do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Media
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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 Media technician a trip for parts.