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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Trooper and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Trooper, PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Trooper. 1 list an address in Trooper, and the rest are spread across Lansdale (4), Norristown (3), and Havertown (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Nearest on the list: G E Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 2.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Trooper: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (29.6 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (26.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (0.8 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
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 Trooper. Ice maker repair in Trooper.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Trooper, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Trooper Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Trooper 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 Trooper
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Trooper, PA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Trooper
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 Trooper faster.