Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alabaster and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Alabaster, AL
Within 30 miles of Alabaster there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Alabaster itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (21), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses. Nearest on the list: M&M, around 0.9 miles out.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.3, 4.3 |
First up for Alabaster: Appliance Mechanic LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (21.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Connection (20.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Alabaster is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alabaster.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Alabaster
Most ice machine calls in Alabaster come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Alabaster
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alabaster, AL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Alabaster faster.