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 Tarrant, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Tarrant
40 repair companies serve Tarrant from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (29), Hoover (2), and Center Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Appliance Maintenance & Service Center, about 3.4 miles away. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 4.1, 4.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Tarrant list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (4.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (6.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (4.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Tarrant.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Tarrant
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Tarrant Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tarrant 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 Tarrant
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tarrant, AL
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Tarrant
Ice Maker Repair Near Tarrant
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Tarrant faster and cheaper.