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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Columbus, GA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbus. 10 list an address in Columbus, and other nearby bases include Phenix City (3), Valley (2), and Fortson (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: A-co Appliance, around 2.9 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 4.7, 5.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
First up for Columbus: Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-co Appliance (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Service (11.5 miles away, based in Fortson, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews); One Choice Appliance Repair LLC (11.7 miles away, based in Phenix City, 4.7 stars from 652 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Columbus
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Columbus
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Columbus. Ice maker repair in Columbus.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Columbus
Most ice machine calls in Columbus 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 Columbus Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Columbus, GA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Columbus
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 Columbus faster.