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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Castle Shannon and the Allegheny County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Castle Shannon, PA
40 repair companies serve Castle Shannon from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Castle Shannon itself, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (20), McKeesport (2), and Bethel Park (1). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Castle Shannon Repair, Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Castle Shannon. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Castle Shannon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
The leading options for Castle Shannon are PowerFix Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Pittsburgh, Moon and South Hills (12.5 miles away, based in Moon Township, 4.5 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Castle Shannon
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Castle Shannon Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Castle Shannon.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Castle Shannon
Most ice maker calls in Castle Shannon 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.
Before You Book in Castle Shannon
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Castle Shannon, PA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you cover Castle Shannon and nearby towns?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Castle Shannon faster and cheaper.