A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pleasant Grove and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pleasant Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pleasant Grove. The rest are spread across Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Hueytown (2). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair & Service Specialists, around 2.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasant Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 4.6, 4.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
Closest matches for Pleasant Grove: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (8.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Service Care, Inc. (17.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,249 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pleasant Grove.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Pleasant Grove
Most ice machine calls in Pleasant Grove 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Pleasant Grove
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pleasant Grove, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Pleasant Grove and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Pleasant Grove faster.