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 Doraville and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Doraville, GA
Within 30 miles of Doraville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (18), Roswell (4), and Norcross (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses. Nearest on the list: Flamingo Appliance Service of Georgia, around 0.7 miles out.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.9 |
At the top of the Doraville list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sandy Springs Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Sandy Springs, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Doraville
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Doraville. Ice maker repair in Doraville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Doraville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Doraville
Most ice machine calls in Doraville 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 Doraville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Doraville, GA
Which areas near Doraville do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Doraville technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.