Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Birmingham, AL
40 repair companies serve Birmingham from within 30 miles. 29 list an address in Birmingham, and the rest are spread across Bessemer (3), Hoover (2), and Vestavia Hills (1). The closest is EspressoTech Solutions, about 0.2 miles away. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Birmingham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
Closest matches for Birmingham: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (7.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (12.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Birmingham
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Birmingham. Freezer repair in Birmingham.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- 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 Birmingham, AL
Birmingham's Design Review Committee oversees exterior changes in city-designated local historic districts including Highland Park, Forest Park, Avondale Park and Norwood. Source: City of Birmingham Design Review Committee Agenda (Jan 10, 2024)
Most ice maker calls in Birmingham 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.
Before You Book in Birmingham
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Birmingham, AL
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Before you call a Birmingham technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.