A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Vidalia and the Toombs County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Vidalia, GA
Within 60 miles of Vidalia there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Vidalia itself, and the rest are spread across Statesboro (4), Hinesville (3), and Jesup (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Vidalia is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vidalia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 4.5, 26.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Vidalia are Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (51.5 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All About Appliance Repairs (52.2 miles away, based in Ellabell, 4.7 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rowland’s Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Lyons, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Vidalia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Vidalia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Vidalia
Most ice machine calls in Vidalia 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Vidalia
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Vidalia, GA
Which areas near Vidalia do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Vidalia 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.