When an ice machine in Roaring Spring slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Roaring Spring, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Roaring Spring, PA
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Roaring Spring. Other nearby bases include Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and Hagerstown (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: S & S servicing, around 9.0 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Roaring Spring is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 9.3, 9.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 38 |
The leading options for Roaring Spring are Martin Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.2 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Johnstown, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frank Mincin's Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Duncansville, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Roaring Spring
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Roaring Spring
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Roaring Spring. Ice maker repair in Roaring Spring.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Roaring Spring
Most ice machine calls in Roaring Spring 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.
Questions to Ask a Roaring Spring Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Roaring Spring, PA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Roaring Spring 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.