A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Anniston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Anniston, AL
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Anniston. 4 of them are based in Anniston itself, and other nearby bases include Gadsden (2), Pell City (2), and Jacksonville (1). The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: BRIAN'S SERVICE CO., around 0.4 miles out.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 4.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Anniston: Scott's appliance repair LLC (4.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Anniston
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Anniston. Ice maker repair in Anniston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Anniston, AL
Most ice machine calls in Anniston 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 Anniston
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Anniston, AL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Anniston?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Anniston
Ice Machine Repair Near Anniston
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 Anniston faster.