Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Punxsutawney list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Punxsutawney
Within 60 miles of Punxsutawney there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and DuBois (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Mishler Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 15.8 miles from Punxsutawney. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Punxsutawney is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.8, 16.5, 17.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Punxsutawney: Martin Appliance (42.3 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mishler Appliance Services (15.8 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.5 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Punxsutawney Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Punxsutawney. Freezer repair in Punxsutawney.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Punxsutawney, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Punxsutawney
Most ice maker calls in Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Punxsutawney, PA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Punxsutawney
Ice Maker Repair Near Punxsutawney
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Punxsutawney faster and cheaper.