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. Below are the companies within reach of Glenolden, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Glenolden
40 repair companies serve Glenolden from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Glenolden itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (14), Upper Darby Township (3), and Havertown (3). Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Professional Sales & Services Co., around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 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) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Glenolden: Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Glenolden.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Glenolden
Most ice maker calls in Glenolden 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 Glenolden
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glenolden, PA
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Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Glenolden?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Glenolden
Before you call a Glenolden technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.