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 Steelton 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 Steelton
Within 30 miles of Steelton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Harrisburg (9), York (5), and Mechanicsburg (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Middletown Appliance Repair Service., about 2.5 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.2, 3.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
The leading options for Steelton are Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (4.1 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Camp Hill, 4.5 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex DCA (14.4 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Steelton Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool 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 Steelton
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Steelton, PA
Most ice maker calls in Steelton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Steelton
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Steelton, PA
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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 Steelton technician a trip for parts.