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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pell City and the St. Clair County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Pell City, AL
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pell City. 2 list an address in Pell City, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (14), Anniston (3), and Remlap (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 4.3, 7.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Pell City list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (25.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (22.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (24.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Pell City. Ice maker repair in Pell City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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.
Local Notes for Pell City
Most ice machine calls in Pell City 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 Pell City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pell City, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Pell City faster.