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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Decatur, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Decatur. The rest are spread across Atlanta (26), Decatur (5), and Stone Mountain (5). Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Decatur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 2.3 |
The leading options for North Decatur are Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (5.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (6.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 North Decatur is the better fit. Ice maker repair in North Decatur.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Decatur, GA
Most ice machine calls in North Decatur 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 North Decatur
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Decatur, GA
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Ice Machine Repair Near North Decatur
Before you call a North Decatur 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.