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. The Philadelphia list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Philadelphia
40 repair companies serve Philadelphia from within 30 miles. 34 list an address in Philadelphia, and other nearby bases include Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. First Rate Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Philadelphia.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Philadelphia: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (12.5 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (24.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dominic's Appliances (6.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MrFix Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 407 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Philadelphia
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Philadelphia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Philadelphia.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Philadelphia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Philadelphia, PA
Most ice machine calls in Philadelphia 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Philadelphia
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
Do you cover Philadelphia and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Philadelphia
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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 Philadelphia technician a trip for parts.