When an ice maker in Hartselle 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. Below are the companies within reach of Hartselle, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hartselle, AL
30 repair companies serve Hartselle from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Huntsville (12), Madison (5), and Cullman (4). The closest is eva appliance, about 12.7 miles away. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hartselle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.7, 16.6, 17.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
Closest matches for Hartselle: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (19.0 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (26.7 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Arab, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Hartselle.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hartselle, 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hartselle
Most ice maker calls in Hartselle 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 Hartselle
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hartselle, AL
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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 Hartselle faster and cheaper.