When an ice machine in Candler-McAfee slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Candler-McAfee and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Candler-McAfee, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Candler-McAfee. The rest are spread across Atlanta (22), Decatur (7), and Stone Mountain (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses. Nearest on the list: Avauxco, around 2.2 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 |
At the top of the Candler-McAfee list: A Plus Appliance Solutions (7.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steven Taylor Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.9 stars from 102 reviews); Decatur Solution Works LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Candler-McAfee
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Candler-McAfee. Ice maker repair in Candler-McAfee.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
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.
What Candler-McAfee Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Candler-McAfee, GA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Candler-McAfee technician a trip for parts.