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. The Pinson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Pinson, AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pinson. 1 list an address in Pinson, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Remlap (2), and Center Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. MPE Services Commercial is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Pinson. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pinson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 5.0, 5.3 |
At the top of the Pinson list: Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (21.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (14.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Care, Inc. (11.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pinson
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 Pinson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pinson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Pinson, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Pinson
Most ice machine calls in Pinson 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 Pinson Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pinson, AL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Pinson, AL
Ice Machine Repair Near Pinson
Before you call a Pinson technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.