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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Gainesville
40 repair companies serve Gainesville from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Gainesville, and other nearby bases include Buford (7), Cumming (7), and Dacula (4). The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Gainesville.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 3.8, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for Gainesville are Appliance EMT of Buford (13.0 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Flowery Branch, 4.9 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (16.8 miles away, based in Buford, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AT applianceservices/Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Cumming, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gainesville
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Gainesville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gainesville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gainesville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gainesville, GA
Most ice machine calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gainesville, GA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Gainesville do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Gainesville 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.