When an ice maker in Margaret 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Margaret
Within 30 miles of Margaret there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (26), Pell City (2), and Remlap (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Serenity Appliance is the nearest, roughly 7.0 miles from Margaret. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 10.9, 11.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
Closest matches for Margaret: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (21.3 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 (12.7 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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Margaret. Freezer repair in Margaret.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Margaret
Most ice maker calls in Margaret 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 Margaret
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Margaret, AL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Margaret
Ice Maker Repair Near Margaret
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Margaret faster and cheaper.