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 Flowery Branch and the Hall County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Flowery Branch
Within 30 miles of Flowery Branch there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Flowery Branch itself, and other nearby bases include Suwanee (10), Buford (7), and Dacula (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The closest is Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Flowery Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.6, 3.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
The leading options for Flowery Branch are Appliance EMT of Buford (4.0 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (7.5 miles away, based in Buford, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Flowery Branch. Ice maker repair in Flowery Branch.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Flowery Branch
Most ice machine calls in Flowery Branch 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 Flowery Branch
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Flowery Branch, GA
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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 Flowery Branch technician a trip for parts.