Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Arab list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Arab
Within 30 miles of Arab there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Arab, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (11), Cullman (4), and Madison (2). Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 14.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
At the top of the Arab list: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (14.5 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (27.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Arab
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Arab, AL
Most ice maker calls in Arab come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Arab
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Arab, AL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Arab technician a trip for parts.