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. Below are the companies within reach of McRae-Helena, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near McRae-Helena
Within 60 miles of McRae-Helena there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in McRae-Helena, and the rest are spread across Warner Robins (9), Tifton (4), and Dublin (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Xpert Air and Refrigeration, around 0.4 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether McRae-Helena is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 18.9, 27.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the McRae-Helena list: Xpert Air and Refrigeration (0.4 miles away, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.5 miles away, based in Douglas, 4.5 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.2 miles away, based in Vidalia, 4.4 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bracewell Repair, LLC (33.5 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 McRae-Helena is the better fit. Ice maker repair in McRae-Helena.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for McRae-Helena, GA
Most ice machine calls in McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: McRae-Helena, GA
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in McRae-Helena faster.