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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Opelika
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Opelika. 3 of them are based in Opelika itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (9), Phenix City (3), and Auburn (2). The closest is Sanders Appliance, about 1.9 miles away. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.7, 3.8 |
The leading options for Opelika are Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews); Appliance Care Pros (2.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Opelika is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Opelika.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Opelika, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Opelika, AL
Most ice machine calls in Opelika 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 Opelika Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Opelika, AL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Opelika
Ice Machine Repair Near Opelika
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 Opelika faster.