Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Exeter and the Luzerne County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Exeter, PA
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Exeter. Other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Gene's Appliance Repair Services., around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Exeter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Exeter: Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Exeter
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Exeter.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Exeter, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What Exeter Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Exeter 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.
Questions to Ask a Exeter Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Exeter, PA
How much does ice maker repair cost in Exeter?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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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 Exeter faster and cheaper.