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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Progress, PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Progress. The rest are spread across Harrisburg (9), York (5), and Mechanicsburg (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.9, 2.1 |
First up for Progress: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (4.6 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pinnacle Handyman Services (10.6 miles away, based in Mechanicsburg, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Progress
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Progress is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Progress.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Progress, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Progress Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Progress 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 Progress
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Progress, PA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Progress and nearby towns?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Progress
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 Progress technician a trip for parts.