An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Ambler list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Ambler
40 repair companies serve Ambler from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ambler itself, and the rest are spread across Lansdale (4), Philadelphia (4), and Horsham (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Prime Choice Appliance Repair Fixers, about 2.6 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ambler. 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.3, 3.7 |
Closest matches for Ambler: Mr. Appliance of Doylestown (10.4 miles away, based in Doylestown, 4.8 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (6.4 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First call appliance repair (6.5 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix it Master (10.8 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 5.0 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Ambler. Freezer repair in Ambler.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Ambler Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ambler come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Ambler
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ambler, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ambler
Ice Maker Repair Near Ambler
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ambler faster and cheaper.