When an ice maker in Pell City 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. The Pell City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Pell City, AL
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pell City. 2 list an address in Pell City, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (14), Anniston (3), and Remlap (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 4.3, 7.4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Pell City list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (22.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (24.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Coopers Appliance (17.9 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Pell City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Pell City
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Pell City
Most ice maker calls in Pell City 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 Pell City Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pell City, 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 Pell City technician a trip for parts.