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 Cullman and the Cullman County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Cullman
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Cullman. 4 of them are based in Cullman itself, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (11), Madison (5), and Birmingham (4). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. H&S Appliance Repair Goldridge is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Cullman. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cullman is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 6.2, 7.5 |
First up for Cullman: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (7.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (39.3 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (45.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (42.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Cullman
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Cullman, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Cullman
Most ice maker calls in Cullman 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Cullman
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cullman, AL
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Find Your Brand in Cullman
Ice Maker Repair Near Cullman
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 Cullman technician a trip for parts.