Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Alexander City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alexander City, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Alexander City. 1 list an address in Alexander City, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Opelika (3), and Montgomery (3). The closest is Terry Johnson Appliance LLC, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexander City is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 25.1, 31.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 54 |
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
First up for Alexander City: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (43.0 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (35.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (53.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alexander City. Ice maker repair in Alexander City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Alexander City
Most ice machine calls in Alexander City 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.
Before You Book in Alexander City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alexander City, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Alexander City
Ice Machine Repair Near Alexander City
Before you call a Alexander City technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.