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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Paoli
Within 30 miles of Paoli there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Paoli, and the rest are spread across Media (4), Norristown (3), and Havertown (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Paoli. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 5.8, 6.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
The leading options for Paoli are Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in West Chester, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (12.2 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (8.8 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Paoli
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Paoli
Before you give up on the ice maker in Paoli, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Paoli
Most ice maker calls in Paoli 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 Paoli Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Paoli, PA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Paoli do these technicians cover?
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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 Paoli technician a trip for parts.