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. Below are the companies within reach of Pike Road, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pike Road
23 repair companies serve Pike Road from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Montgomery (3), Prattville (3), and Opelika (3). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Evans' Appliance, about 9.1 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pike Road is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pike Road. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.1, 9.4, 12.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
First up for Pike Road: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (26.9 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (44.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Man (24.6 miles away, based in Prattville, 3.9 stars from 143 reviews); Ron's Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Pike Road. Ice maker repair in Pike Road.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Pike Road, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Pike Road
Most ice machine calls in Pike Road 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 Pike Road Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pike Road, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Pike Road faster.