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 Folcroft and the Delaware County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Folcroft, PA
40 repair companies serve Folcroft from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Folcroft, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (14), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Golden Peak Appliance Repair Systems is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Folcroft. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
At the top of the Folcroft list: Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.1 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Folcroft Ice Maker Call
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 Folcroft. Freezer repair in Folcroft.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
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 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Folcroft, PA
Most ice maker calls in Folcroft 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 Folcroft
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Folcroft, PA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Folcroft?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Folcroft
Ice Maker Repair Near Folcroft
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Folcroft faster and cheaper.