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. Below are the companies within reach of Slippery Rock, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Slippery Rock
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Slippery Rock. Other nearby bases include Cranberry Twp (3), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 7.3 miles away. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Slippery Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.3, 14.5, 14.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for Slippery Rock: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Slippery Rock
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Slippery Rock. Ice maker repair in Slippery Rock.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Slippery Rock, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Slippery Rock
Most ice machine calls in Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Slippery Rock, PA
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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 Slippery Rock technician a trip for parts.