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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clay and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Clay
Within 30 miles of Clay there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (27), Remlap (2), and Pell City (2). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: MPE Services Commercial, around 3.5 miles out.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.4, 6.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Clay are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (20.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (11.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Clay. Ice maker repair in Clay.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Clay
Most ice machine calls in Clay 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 Clay
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clay, AL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Clay do these technicians cover?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Clay
Before you call a Clay 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.