When an ice machine in Paxtonia slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Paxtonia and the Dauphin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Paxtonia
Within 30 miles of Paxtonia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Harrisburg (9), Mechanicsburg (4), and York (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Paxtonia.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
First up for Paxtonia: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (7.7 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pinnacle Handyman Services (13.8 miles away, based in Mechanicsburg, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Paxtonia
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Paxtonia
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 Paxtonia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paxtonia.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Paxtonia
Most ice machine calls in Paxtonia 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 Paxtonia
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Paxtonia, PA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Paxtonia
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 Paxtonia faster.