When an ice machine in Valley slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Valley 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 Valley
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley. 2 list an address in Valley, and other nearby bases include Columbus (10), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses. The closest is Sanders Appliance Repair Services, about 0.8 miles away.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.5, 14.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
The leading options for Valley are Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (19.8 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Valley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Valley, AL
Most ice machine calls in Valley 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.
Questions to Ask a Valley Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Valley, AL
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Valley do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Valley 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.