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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving McKeesport and the Allegheny County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near McKeesport
Within 30 miles of McKeesport there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in McKeesport itself, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (16), Irwin (2), and Verona (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Liberty Appliance Service, around 1.4 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
The leading options for McKeesport are PowerFix Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (10.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in McKeesport
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in McKeesport
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for McKeesport, PA
Most ice maker calls in McKeesport 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 McKeesport
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McKeesport, PA
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Ice Maker Repair Near McKeesport
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 McKeesport technician a trip for parts.