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. The Saks list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Saks, AL
Within 30 miles of Saks there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Gadsden (2), and Pell City (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 13 businesses. Nearest on the list: BRIAN'S SERVICE CO., around 3.4 miles out.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 3.6, 3.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
At the top of the Saks list: Scott's appliance repair LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Anniston, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Saks
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 Saks is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Saks.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Saks
Most ice machine calls in Saks 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 Saks
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Saks, AL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Saks
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Saks technician a trip for parts.