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. The Guntersville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Guntersville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Guntersville. The rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Fort Payne (4), and Madison (4). Distances run up to about 39 miles. Byrd's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Guntersville. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Guntersville 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.0, 13.8, 13.9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
First up for Guntersville: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (30.9 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (27.8 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Arab, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Guntersville. Freezer repair in Guntersville.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Guntersville
Most ice maker calls in Guntersville 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 Guntersville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Guntersville, AL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Guntersville
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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 Guntersville technician a trip for parts.