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. Below are the companies within reach of Fairfield, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fairfield, AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairfield. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses. Myers Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Fairfield.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 2.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
At the top of the Fairfield list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (8.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (6.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (14.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fairfield
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fairfield. Ice maker repair in Fairfield.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Fairfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Fairfield Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fairfield 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 Fairfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fairfield, AL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Fairfield 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.