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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Russellville and the Franklin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Russellville, AL
Within 60 miles of Russellville there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Madison (5), Florence (4), and Athens (4). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 15.9 miles away. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Russellville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.9, 17.0, 17.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 32 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
The leading options for Russellville are Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc (17.7 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (56.2 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Russellville
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 Russellville. Freezer repair in Russellville.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Russellville, AL
Most ice maker calls in Russellville 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 Russellville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Russellville, AL
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Before you call a Russellville 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.