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 Albany and the Dougherty County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Albany, GA
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Albany. 4 list an address in Albany, and other nearby bases include Tifton (4), Moultrie (3), and Thomasville (3). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Albany. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Albany is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.1, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
Closest matches for Albany: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cook's Appliance Services Inc (52.0 miles away, based in Bainbridge, 3.5 stars from 85 reviews); A1 Maintenance and Repairs LLC (4.2 miles away, based in Leesburg, 4.3 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Albany. Ice maker repair in Albany.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Albany
Most ice machine calls in Albany come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Albany
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Albany, GA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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 Albany technician a trip for parts.