When an ice machine in Dothan slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dothan, AL
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dothan. 3 list an address in Dothan, and the rest are spread across Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is SHAW Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dothan is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
At the top of the Dothan list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SHAW Appliance Repair LLC (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dothan
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Dothan is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dothan.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Dothan, 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Dothan
Most ice machine calls in Dothan 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 Dothan
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Related Repair Pages for Dothan
Ice Machine Repair Near Dothan
Before you call a Dothan 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.