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. 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 Park Forest Village
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Park Forest Village. Other nearby bases include Altoona (4), State College (2), and Duncansville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 1.1 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Park Forest Village is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Park Forest Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 6.1, 9.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for Park Forest Village are Martin Appliance (27.8 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in State College, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Burnham, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.2 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Park Forest Village
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Park Forest Village.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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 Park Forest Village
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Park Forest Village
Most ice maker calls in Park Forest Village 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 Park Forest Village Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Park Forest Village, PA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Park Forest Village
Ice Maker Repair Near Park Forest Village
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Park Forest Village faster and cheaper.