When an ice machine in Smiths Station slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Smiths Station, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Smiths Station, AL
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Smiths Station. The rest are spread across Columbus (10), Phenix City (3), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Nearest on the list: Heritage Appliance Repair Experts, around 4.0 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smiths Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 4.4, 4.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
Closest matches for Smiths Station: Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (21.4 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Choice Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Phenix City, 4.7 stars from 652 reviews); Advanced Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Fortson, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Smiths Station
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Smiths Station
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 Smiths Station is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Smiths Station.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Smiths Station, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Smiths Station Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Smiths Station, AL
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Smiths Station
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 Smiths Station technician a trip for parts.