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 Clarkston and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Clarkston
Within 30 miles of Clarkston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (20), Decatur (6), and Stone Mountain (6). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is Fridge repair service, about 1.4 miles away.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
At the top of the Clarkston list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care of Atlanta (8.5 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.2 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Clarkston
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clarkston. Ice maker repair in Clarkston.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Clarkston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Clarkston
Most ice machine calls in Clarkston 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.
Questions to Ask a Clarkston Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clarkston, GA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Clarkston faster.