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 Saraland and the Mobile County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Saraland, AL
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Saraland. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 3 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Swift Appliance Repair Fixers, about 7.0 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saraland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Saraland: Ice Machine Parts - Sales & Service (9.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (19.6 miles away, based in Theodore, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (13.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Spanish Fort, 5.0 stars from 420 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Saraland is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Saraland.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Saraland, 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 Saraland
Most ice machine calls in Saraland 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 Saraland
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Saraland 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.