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. Below are the companies within reach of Bessemer, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bessemer
40 repair companies serve Bessemer from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Bessemer itself, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (22), Pelham (4), and Hueytown (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Bessemer.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
At the top of the Bessemer list: Appliance Mechanic LLC (17.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (14.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (12.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bessemer
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 Bessemer is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bessemer.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Bessemer, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bessemer, AL
Most ice machine calls in Bessemer 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bessemer
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bessemer, AL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Bessemer 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.