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. The Brent list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Brent
Within 60 miles of Brent there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Birmingham (9), Bessemer (6), and Tuscaloosa (4). Distances run up to about 42 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses. Grandeur Appliance Repair Coaling is the nearest, roughly 19.5 miles from Brent. Brent is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brent. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.5, 21.0, 24.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Brent are Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (50.6 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grandeur Appliance Repair Coaling (19.5 miles away, based in Coaling, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Brent
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 Brent is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Brent.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Brent
Most ice machine calls in Brent 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 Brent
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Brent, AL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Brent, AL
Ice Machine Repair Near Brent
Before you call a Brent 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.