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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Andalusia
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Andalusia. 1 list an address in Andalusia, and the rest are spread across Baker (2), Enterprise (2), and Milton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Appliance One, about 0.5 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Andalusia is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 34.3, 36.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
The leading options for Andalusia are Sears Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Home Appliance Services, LLC (34.3 miles away, based in Baker, 4.8 stars from 153 reviews); Tri-State Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews); Appliance One (0.5 miles away, 3.4 stars from 65 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Andalusia
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 Andalusia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Andalusia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Andalusia, AL
Most ice machine calls in Andalusia 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.
Questions to Ask a Andalusia Repair Technician
- 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: Andalusia, AL
Which areas near Andalusia do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Andalusia
Ice Machine Repair Near Andalusia
Before you call a Andalusia 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.