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 Selma list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Selma
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Selma. 3 list an address in Selma, and the rest are spread across Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Tuscaloosa (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Martin Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Selma. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses. Selma is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Selma list: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (32.9 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews); Kelta Appliance Repair & Services (1.2 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Selma
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Selma. Ice maker repair in Selma.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Selma, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Selma, AL
Most ice machine calls in Selma 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.
Before You Book in Selma
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
Which areas near Selma do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Selma technician a trip for parts.