Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Buford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Buford. 7 of them are based in Buford itself, and the rest are spread across Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Master Inc, around 0.7 miles out.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
The leading options for Buford are Appliance EMT of Buford (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.9 stars from 677 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Flowery Branch, 4.9 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Buford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Buford.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Buford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Buford Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Buford 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Buford
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Buford?
Which areas near Buford do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Buford 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.