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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oxford and the Calhoun County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Oxford, AL
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oxford. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Pell City (2), and Gadsden (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Haynes Sewing Machine Co, about 4.7 miles away. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 5.5, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
At the top of the Oxford list: Coopers Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scott's appliance repair LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Anniston, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Oxford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oxford.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Oxford
Most ice machine calls in Oxford 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 Oxford
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oxford, AL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Oxford
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 Oxford faster.