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 Scottdale, GA
40 repair companies serve Scottdale from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (24), Decatur (6), and Stone Mountain (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: HomeHero Appliance Services LLC, around 1.0 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scottdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
At the top of the Scottdale list: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.2 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Solutions (7.5 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Scottdale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Scottdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Scottdale, GA
Most ice machine calls in Scottdale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Scottdale
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Scottdale, GA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Scottdale technician a trip for parts.