When an ice machine in Pittston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Pittston list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Pittston, PA
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pittston. 3 list an address in Pittston, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Kingston (2), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is Joe's Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pittston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.8, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Pittston are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scranton Appliance Repair Professionals (11.6 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pittston. Ice maker repair in Pittston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Pittston, PA
Most ice machine calls in Pittston 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 Pittston
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pittston, PA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Pittston?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Pittston
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Before you call a Pittston technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.