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.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Reading
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Reading. 7 list an address in Reading, and other nearby bases include Pottstown (5), Allentown (3), and Schwenksville (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Electric Repair Co, about 0.4 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Reading. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.2, 2.0 |
First up for Reading: Mr. Appliance of Allentown (23.7 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (20.9 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Reading Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Reading
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Around Reading
Most ice maker calls in Reading 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 Reading Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Reading, PA
How much does ice maker repair cost in Reading?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Which areas near Reading do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Reading
Ice Maker Repair Near Reading
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 Reading technician a trip for parts.