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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clay and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Clay, AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clay. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (27), Remlap (2), and Pell City (2). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. MPE Services Commercial is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Clay. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 5.4, 6.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Clay list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (8.6 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Clay
Before you give up on the ice maker in Clay, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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.
Around Clay
Most ice maker calls in Clay 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 Clay
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Clay, AL
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Clay
Ice Maker Repair Near Clay
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Clay faster and cheaper.