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 Barnesville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Barnesville
Within 30 miles of Barnesville there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across McDonough (4), Macon (3), and Forsyth (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Mid-State Appliance Repair, around 12.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barnesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.5, 15.2, 16.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
Closest matches for Barnesville: Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Macon, 4.2 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Magic (25.5 miles away, based in Macon, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews); Appliance Plus Sales & Service (17.1 miles away, based in Griffin, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Barnesville
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 Barnesville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Barnesville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Barnesville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Barnesville
Most ice machine calls in Barnesville 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 Barnesville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Barnesville, GA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Barnesville and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Barnesville technician a trip for parts.