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 Economy 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 Economy, PA
Within 30 miles of Economy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (12), Cranberry Twp (3), and Coraopolis (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Beacon Ambridge Appliance Repair, about 4.2 miles away. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Economy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.7, 5.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
Closest matches for Economy: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Economy
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 Economy.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Economy
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Economy
Most ice maker calls in Economy 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 Economy
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Economy, PA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Economy
Ice Maker Repair Near Economy
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Economy technician a trip for parts.