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 Old Forge and the Lackawanna County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Old Forge
28 repair companies serve Old Forge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.9, 3.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
At the top of the Old Forge list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scranton Appliance Repair Professionals (7.8 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Old Forge. Ice maker repair in Old Forge.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Old Forge Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Old Forge 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 Old Forge
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Old Forge, PA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Old Forge technician a trip for parts.