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. The Highland Lakes list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Highland Lakes
Within 30 miles of Highland Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Birmingham (28), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). Appliance Mechanic LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Highland Lakes. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Lakes. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.2, 4.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
First up for Highland Lakes: Appliance Mechanic LLC (0.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (12.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (10.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Lakes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Highland Lakes. Ice maker repair in Highland Lakes.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Highland Lakes, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Highland Lakes
Most ice machine calls in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Highland Lakes, AL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Highland Lakes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Highland Lakes, AL
Ice Machine Repair Near Highland Lakes
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Highland Lakes technician a trip for parts.