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. The Phenix City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Phenix City
22 repair companies serve Phenix City from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Phenix City itself, and other nearby bases include Columbus (10), Opelika (3), and Valley (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 |
The leading options for Phenix City are Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Service (12.0 miles away, based in Fortson, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (24.1 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Phenix City. Freezer repair in Phenix City.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What Phenix City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Phenix 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Phenix City
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Phenix City, AL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Phenix City faster and cheaper.