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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Philadelphia and the Philadelphia County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Philadelphia, PA
Within 30 miles of Philadelphia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 34 list an address in Philadelphia, and the rest are spread across Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: First Rate Appliance Repair Masters, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
At the top of the Philadelphia list: UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
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 Philadelphia.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Philadelphia, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Philadelphia
Most ice maker calls in Philadelphia 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.
Before You Book in Philadelphia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
Which areas near Philadelphia do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Philadelphia
Ice Maker Repair Near Philadelphia
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Philadelphia faster and cheaper.