When an ice maker in Ephrata stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ephrata and the Lancaster County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Ephrata, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ephrata. 1 of them are based in Ephrata itself, and other nearby bases include Reading (7), Lancaster (4), and Columbia (3). Mentzer Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Ephrata. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 6.8, 7.0 |
Closest matches for Ephrata: Martin Appliance (18.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Reading, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
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 Ephrata. Freezer repair in Ephrata.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ephrata
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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Ephrata
Most ice maker calls in Ephrata 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ephrata
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ephrata, PA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Ephrata?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Find Your Brand in Ephrata
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Ephrata technician a trip for parts.