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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Midfield and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Midfield
Within 30 miles of Midfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Midfield itself, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (23), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Guardian Appliance Care Center is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Midfield. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
The leading options for Midfield are Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (8.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (17.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (4.1 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (16.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Midfield
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Midfield
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 Midfield.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Midfield
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Midfield, AL
Most ice maker calls in Midfield 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 Midfield
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Midfield, AL
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Before you call a Midfield 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.