When an ice maker in Fultondale stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. The Fultondale list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fultondale, AL
Within 30 miles of Fultondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (29), Center Point (1), and Irondale (1). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. The closest is Friendly Appliance Repair Birmingham, about 4.5 miles away. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fultondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 5.9, 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
Closest matches for Fultondale: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (6.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (8.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (6.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (17.4 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Fultondale. Freezer repair in Fultondale.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fultondale, AL
Most ice maker calls in Fultondale 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 Fultondale
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fultondale, AL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Fultondale faster and cheaper.