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. Below are the companies within reach of Scottsboro, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Scottsboro, AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Scottsboro. 1 of them are based in Scottsboro itself, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Fort Payne (4). The farthest listed company is about 45 miles out. The closest is APPLIANCE SERVICE OF AMERICA LLC, about 3.4 miles away. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Scottsboro 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 14.3, 18.4 |
Closest matches for Scottsboro: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (32.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Doctor Appliance (45.7 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (47.8 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Fort Payne, 4.3 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Scottsboro
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Scottsboro Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Scottsboro
Most ice maker calls in Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Scottsboro, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Before you call a Scottsboro 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.