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. The Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg, PA
Within 30 miles of Shippensburg there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Shippensburg, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsburg (3), Chambersburg (2), and Gettysburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Shippensburg.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 7.7, 11.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
First up for Shippensburg: Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pinnacle Handyman Services (29.3 miles away, based in Mechanicsburg, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Funk's Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews).
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Shippensburg. Ice maker repair in Shippensburg.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Shippensburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Shippensburg Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Shippensburg, PA
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Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Shippensburg 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.