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 Saraland, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Saraland
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Saraland. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Theodore (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Swift Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 7.0 miles from Saraland. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 9.5, 9.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
The leading options for Saraland are Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (13.6 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (13.1 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Saraland. Freezer repair in Saraland.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Saraland Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Saraland 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 Saraland Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Saraland, AL
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Saraland
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Saraland faster and cheaper.