An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Brewton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Brewton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brewton. Other nearby bases include Pensacola (14), Gulf Breeze (5), and Milton (4). Scott's Appliance Service LLC (Brewton, Evergreen, Castleberry, Atmore, Flomaton) is the nearest, roughly 14.3 miles from Brewton. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Brewton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brewton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.3, 25.7, 31.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for Brewton: Sears Appliance Repair (31.4 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Emerald Coast Appliance Repair (47.5 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 497 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Air & Appliance, Inc (40.7 miles away, based in Milton, 4.9 stars from 108 reviews); Surfside Appliance Repair (50.3 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Brewton
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brewton, AL
Most ice maker calls in Brewton 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.
Questions to Ask a Brewton Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Brewton, AL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Brewton
Ice Maker Repair Near Brewton
Before you call a Brewton 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.