Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Oxford, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Oxford, AL
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oxford. The rest are spread across Anniston (4), Pell City (2), and Gadsden (2). Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Haynes Sewing Machine Co, about 4.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 5.5, 5.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
The leading options for Oxford are Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Solutions (13.9 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 46 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Oxford, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oxford, AL
Most ice maker calls in Oxford 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 Oxford 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 get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oxford, AL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Oxford technician a trip for parts.