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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chelsea and the Shelby County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chelsea, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chelsea. The rest are spread across Birmingham (26), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). Appliance Mechanic LLC is the nearest, roughly 5.5 miles from Chelsea. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chelsea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 7.1, 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
Closest matches for Chelsea: Appliance Mechanic LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (17.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (16.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (15.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Chelsea. Ice maker repair in Chelsea.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Chelsea, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Chelsea
Most ice machine calls in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chelsea, AL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Chelsea 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.