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 Chamblee and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Chamblee
40 repair companies serve Chamblee from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Chamblee itself, and other nearby bases include Atlanta (23), Decatur (3), and Sandy Springs (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: UltraFix Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Chamblee are Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sandy Springs Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Sandy Springs, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Chamblee is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Chamblee.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Chamblee
Most ice machine calls in Chamblee 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chamblee
- 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chamblee, GA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Chamblee?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Chamblee, GA
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Chamblee faster.