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 Repair Companies Near Dothan
11 repair companies serve Dothan from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Dothan itself, and the rest are spread across Eufaula (3), Enterprise (2), and Newton (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. Nearest on the list: SHAW Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.6 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Dothan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dothan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Dothan list: Mr. Appliance of Dothan (12.5 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Enterprise, 4.5 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cook's Appliance Services Inc (54.2 miles away, based in Bainbridge, 3.5 stars from 85 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Dothan
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Dothan Ice Maker Call
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 Dothan. Freezer repair in Dothan.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Dothan
Most ice maker calls in Dothan 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 Dothan
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dothan, AL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Dothan
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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 Dothan technician a trip for parts.