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 Fairhope, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fairhope, AL
37 repair companies serve Fairhope from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Foley (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Scott's Appliance Service (Baldwin county, Mobile county) is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Fairhope. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.1, 8.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
At the top of the Fairhope list: SuperTech Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Foley, 5.0 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (17.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Patriot Appliance LLC (26.7 miles away, based in Lillian, 4.9 stars from 332 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fairhope
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Fairhope Ice Maker Call
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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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fairhope, 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Fairhope
Most ice maker calls in Fairhope 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 Fairhope
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fairhope, AL
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fairhope
Ice Maker Repair Near Fairhope
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fairhope faster and cheaper.