A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Swarthmore and the Delaware County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Swarthmore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Swarthmore. 1 list an address in Swarthmore, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (8), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Highland Appliance Repair Swarthmore, about 0.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for Swarthmore: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (22.0 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (11.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (21.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- 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
- Blinking light or error code
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 Swarthmore is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Swarthmore.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Swarthmore, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Swarthmore
Most ice machine calls in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Swarthmore, PA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover Swarthmore and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Swarthmore technician a trip for parts.