When an ice machine in Phenix City 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 Phenix City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Phenix City
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Phenix City. 3 of them are based in Phenix City itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (10), Opelika (3), and Valley (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 |
First up for Phenix City: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Choice Appliance Repair LLC (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 652 reviews); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (27.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-co Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Phenix City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Phenix City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Phenix City, AL
Most ice machine calls in Phenix 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Phenix City
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Phenix City, AL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Phenix City
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 Phenix City faster.