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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Taylor and the Lackawanna County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Taylor
Within 30 miles of Taylor there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Eynon (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Nearest on the list: Scranton Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taylor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.8 |
At the top of the Taylor list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scranton Appliance Repair Professionals (5.6 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Taylor is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Taylor.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Taylor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Taylor Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Taylor 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 Taylor Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Taylor, PA
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Taylor faster.