Ice Maker Repair
Ice Maker Repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, PA
We come to you in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, test the ice maker in place, and quote the repair before starting.
Rather type than call? Add the ice maker's model number and where you are in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford, and we'll check parts before the visit.
Two quick steps: what's wrong and where you are. We'll be in touch to set a time.
Want the background first? Read about how ice makers fail and get fixed.
Ice Maker Makes We Work On
9 manufacturers of ice makers
Other Appliance Types
11 more kinds we repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford
Ice Maker repair in Murrysville, Irwin & Trafford: what to know
Most ice makers here are built into a refrigerator and fed by a quarter-inch line from the basement, which in older houses may run a long way across the ceiling joists. Finished lower levels in Murrysville and North Huntingdon sometimes add a wet bar with an undercounter ice machine. Both depend on steady water pressure and clean valves, and moderately hard water slowly works against them.
Checking the water path before the ice maker itself
When no ice is made, the technician first confirms the freezer is cold enough, typically near zero degrees, since many ice makers won't cycle above that. Then the water path is checked: the supply valve, the line for kinks or a frozen section, the filter, and the inlet valve's screen and solenoid. A fill tube frozen solid points to low pressure or a leaking valve. If water arrives, the ice maker module's motor, thermostat and shutoff arm or sensor are tested. On undercounter machines the technician also checks the water distributor, scale on the evaporator plate, the harvest cycle and the drain or drain pump.
Long supply lines and scale in older plumbing
Change the refrigerator water filter if it is past its date, since a clogged filter lowers pressure and makes small, hollow cubes. Look along the supply line for a saddle valve or crimped copper. For an undercounter machine, follow the manufacturer's descaling schedule, because hard-water scale is the main reason these machines slow down. If the line runs through an unheated space, a section of it can freeze solid in January.
At a Glance
Ice Maker Questions From This Area
Quick answers to what people ask most. If yours isn't here, bring it up on the phone or type it into the notes box when you book.
Something else on your mind?
Reach out with the brand, the symptom and a model number if you have one. Some questions we can answer on the spot; the rest a technician can check in person.
Small or hollow cubes usually mean the ice maker isn't getting enough water during the fill. The usual causes are a clogged water filter, low household pressure, a partly closed supply valve or a failing inlet valve. Replace the filter first. If cubes stay small, the valve and line can be tested.
Yes. Undercounter machines have serviceable water valves, pumps, sensors and control boards, and many problems come down to scale or a blocked drain. The technician will check the machine's descaling condition and its drain setup, since a gravity drain needs a proper slope to a floor drain or a pump.
Ice Maker Problems We Diagnose
- Not Making Ice
- Making Small or Hollow Ice Cubes
- Leaking Water
- Ice Tastes or Smells Bad
- Overfilling with Ice
- Making Loud Noise
- Producing Too Little Ice
- Ice Clumping Together
- Water Leaking from Ice Maker
- Ice Not Dispensing
- Ice Has Bad Taste or Odor
- Producing Small or Hollow Ice Cubes
Ice Maker giving you trouble?
If your ice maker in Murrysville, Irwin, North Huntingdon or Trafford has stopped or is leaking, call or book online.
Ice Maker Repair in Houses, Apartments and Rentals
Ice maker repair in Murrysville, Irwin and Trafford, covering refrigerator ice makers, door dispensers and the undercounter ice machines found in finished basements and home wet bars.
How an Ice Maker Repair Visit Works
Describe the Problem
The brand, the model number if it's handy, and what the appliance is doing. A photo of the rating label is a bonus.
Diagnosis On Site
The technician tests the appliance and its power, water, drain, gas or vent until the failed part is found.
Explanation and Quote
You hear what failed and what the repair costs, then decide. Nothing starts without your OK.
Repair and Test
The part goes in, the appliance runs a cycle, and you see that it works before we leave.