Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook
40 repair companies serve Meadowbrook from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Seasoned Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Meadowbrook. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
Closest matches for Meadowbrook: Appliance Mechanic LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (13.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (10.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Meadowbrook
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Meadowbrook
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Meadowbrook. Ice maker repair in Meadowbrook.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Meadowbrook, AL
Most ice machine calls in Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Meadowbrook, AL
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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 Meadowbrook technician a trip for parts.