A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fort Stewart and the Liberty County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fort Stewart
Within 30 miles of Fort Stewart there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Savannah (6), Hinesville (3), and Jesup (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Phoenix Appliance Repair Pros, around 3.3 miles out. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Stewart. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 5.0, 5.9 |
First up for Fort Stewart: All About Appliance Repairs (18.8 miles away, based in Ellabell, 4.7 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.7 stars from 134 reviews); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (24.9 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Woodard & Sons Appliances (5.9 miles away, based in Hinesville, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Fort Stewart is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Stewart.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Stewart, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Fort Stewart
Most ice machine calls in Fort Stewart 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 Fort Stewart
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Stewart, GA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Fort Stewart and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Fort Stewart 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.