Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Montevallo, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Montevallo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Montevallo. 1 list an address in Montevallo, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (20), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. George Appliance Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Montevallo. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 6.3, 6.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
First up for Montevallo: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (28.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (20.5 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Montevallo. Freezer repair in Montevallo.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Montevallo, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Montevallo Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Montevallo 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 Montevallo Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Montevallo, AL
Do you cover Montevallo and nearby towns?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Before you call a Montevallo 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.