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. The Thomaston list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Thomaston
40 repair companies serve Thomaston from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Thomaston itself, and the rest are spread across Macon (10), McDonough (5), and Fayetteville (3). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Davidson Electrical Solutions llc., around 0.3 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Thomaston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Mention ice machines | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 24.7, 26.5 |
Closest matches for Thomaston: Ice Cubes The Ice Machine Experts (34.1 miles away, based in Peachtree City); Mr. Appliance of Macon (38.1 miles away, based in Byron, 4.9 stars from 592 reviews); Davidson Electrical Solutions llc. (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in McDonough, 4.6 stars from 311 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Thomaston
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Thomaston. Ice maker repair in Thomaston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Thomaston, 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Thomaston Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Thomaston 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 Thomaston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Thomaston, GA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Thomaston do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Thomaston
Before you call a Thomaston 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.