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 Druid Hills and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Druid Hills
Within 30 miles of Druid Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Atlanta (30), Decatur (5), and Stone Mountain (2). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Parkridge Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Druid Hills. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Druid Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Druid Hills: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.5 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (3.8 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Druid Hills. Ice maker repair in Druid Hills.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Druid Hills, GA
Most ice machine calls in Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Druid Hills, GA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Druid Hills do these technicians cover?
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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 Druid Hills technician a trip for parts.