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 Smiths Station, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Smiths Station
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Smiths Station. Other nearby bases include Columbus (10), Phenix City (3), and Opelika (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. The closest is Heritage Appliance Repair Experts, about 4.0 miles away. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smiths Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 4.4, 4.9 |
The leading options for Smiths Station are Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Fortson, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Phenix City, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (18.4 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Smiths Station
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Smiths Station.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Smiths Station, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Smiths Station, AL
Most ice maker calls in Smiths Station 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Smiths Station
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Smiths Station, AL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Smiths Station
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Before you call a Smiths Station 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.