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 Shamokin 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 Shamokin
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shamokin. Other nearby bases include Sunbury (2), Mifflinburg (2), and Mt Carmel (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses. Aleman’s Appliances is the nearest, roughly 7.5 miles from Shamokin.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.5, 9.9, 11.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
First up for Shamokin: A-Budget Appliance repair (12.6 miles away, based in Danville, 4.7 stars from 253 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Shamokin Dam, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aleman’s Appliances (7.5 miles away, based in Mt Carmel, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sensenig Gas Appliance (19.9 miles away, based in Selinsgrove, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Shamokin
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Shamokin. Ice maker repair in Shamokin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Shamokin, PA
Most ice machine calls in Shamokin 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 Shamokin
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shamokin, PA
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