Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near New Brighton
40 repair companies serve New Brighton from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in New Brighton itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (7), Cranberry Twp (3), and Coraopolis (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. The closest is Nova New Brighton Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Brighton. 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, 1.4, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for New Brighton are Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zaintronic Appliance Repair LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.9 stars from 119 reviews); Restart Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Brighton
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 New Brighton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Brighton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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 New Brighton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for New Brighton, PA
Most ice machine calls in New Brighton 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 New Brighton Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Brighton, PA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in New Brighton, PA
Ice Machine Repair Near New Brighton
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 New Brighton faster.