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. The Shanor-Northvue list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Shanor-Northvue
37 repair companies serve Shanor-Northvue from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Cranberry Twp (3), Pittsburgh (3), and Gibsonia (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 14.2, 15.6 |
At the top of the Shanor-Northvue list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Shanor-Northvue. Freezer repair in Shanor-Northvue.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Shanor-Northvue Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Shanor-Northvue 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Shanor-Northvue
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Shanor-Northvue, PA
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Shanor-Northvue
Ice Maker Repair Near Shanor-Northvue
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 Shanor-Northvue technician a trip for parts.