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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Calhoun and the Gordon County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Calhoun, GA
Within 30 miles of Calhoun there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Calhoun itself, and the rest are spread across Rome (8), Dalton (6), and Cartersville (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Marks Small Engine Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Calhoun. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calhoun. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 17.5, 18.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
At the top of the Calhoun list: Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Dalton, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddie Chubb Appliance Services (19.2 miles away, based in Rome, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cartersville (22.7 miles away, based in Cartersville, 4.8 stars from 208 reviews); Marks Small Engine Repair (1.8 miles away).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Calhoun
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 Calhoun is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Calhoun.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Calhoun, GA
Most ice machine calls in Calhoun 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 Calhoun
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Calhoun, GA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Calhoun
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 Calhoun technician a trip for parts.