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. The McKees Rocks list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving McKees Rocks, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of McKees Rocks. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (19), Coraopolis (3), and Allison Park (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Restart Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from McKees Rocks. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.0, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
First up for McKees Rocks: PowerFix Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Pittsburgh, Moon and South Hills (6.4 miles away, based in Moon Township, 4.5 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in McKees Rocks
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 McKees Rocks.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 McKees Rocks Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in McKees Rocks 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 McKees Rocks Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McKees Rocks, PA
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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 McKees Rocks technician a trip for parts.