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 Clairton list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Clairton, PA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clairton. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (16), McKeesport (2), and Irwin (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Monarch Appliances DBA is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Clairton. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
First up for Clairton: PowerFix Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (11.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Clairton. Freezer repair in Clairton.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Clairton
Before you give up on the ice maker in Clairton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Clairton, PA
Most ice maker calls in Clairton 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 Clairton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Clairton, PA
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How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Clairton
Ice Maker Repair Near Clairton
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Clairton faster and cheaper.