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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Forestdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forestdale. The rest are spread across Birmingham (27), Bessemer (5), and Hueytown (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Friendly Appliance Repair Birmingham is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Forestdale. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 5.3, 6.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Forestdale: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (6.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (13.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (6.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (12.3 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
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Forestdale
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Forestdale. Ice maker repair in Forestdale.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Forestdale
Most ice machine calls in Forestdale 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 Forestdale
- 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)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forestdale, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Forestdale?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Forestdale
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Forestdale faster.