When an ice machine in Irondale slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Irondale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Irondale
Within 30 miles of Irondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Irondale, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Jones-McLeod, about 0.4 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Irondale are Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (2.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (10.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (7.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (1.7 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 stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Irondale. Ice maker repair in Irondale.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Around Irondale
Most ice machine calls in Irondale 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.
Questions to Ask a Irondale Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Irondale, AL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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