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 Sylvester, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sylvester, GA
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sylvester. 1 list an address in Sylvester, and the rest are spread across Albany (4), Tifton (4), and Moultrie (3). The closest is A-1 Appliance & Refrigeration, about 9.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 16.5, 18.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Sylvester are Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A TEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS MOULTRIE (23.3 miles away, based in Moultrie, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS (20.9 miles away, based in Albany, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Sylvester is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sylvester.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Sylvester, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Sylvester
Most ice machine calls in Sylvester 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 Sylvester
- 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: Sylvester, GA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Sylvester, GA
Ice Machine Repair Near Sylvester
Before you call a Sylvester 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.