When an ice maker in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Highland Lakes
Within 30 miles of Highland Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Mechanic LLC, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 4.8 |
At the top of the Highland Lakes list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (12.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (12.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (14.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Highland Lakes Ice Maker Call
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 Highland Lakes.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Highland Lakes
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Highland Lakes, AL
Most ice maker calls in Highland Lakes 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.
Questions to Ask a Highland Lakes Repair Technician
- 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 give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Highland Lakes, AL
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Before you call a Highland Lakes technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.