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. Below are the companies within reach of Athens, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Athens
Within 30 miles of Athens there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Athens itself, and other nearby bases include Winder (5), Monroe (3), and Auburn (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Carters Food Service Equipment, about 1.9 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Athens
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Athens. Ice maker repair in Athens.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Athens, GA
Most ice machine calls in Athens 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 Athens
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Athens
Ice Machine Repair Near Athens
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 Athens technician a trip for parts.