Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Theodore, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Theodore
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Theodore. 3 of them are based in Theodore itself, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Moss Point (2). 3 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is A & B Appliances, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Theodore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 3.9 |
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
Closest matches for Theodore: Ice Machine Parts - Sales & Service (12.3 miles away, based in Mobile, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Restaurant Services, Inc. (3.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (8.5 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); A & B Appliances (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Theodore
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Theodore. Ice maker repair in Theodore.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Theodore, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Theodore
Most ice machine calls in Theodore 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 Theodore
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Theodore, AL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Theodore
Before you call a Theodore 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.