When an ice maker in Tuscaloosa stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Tuscaloosa, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tuscaloosa, AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Tuscaloosa. 4 of them are based in Tuscaloosa itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (12), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 46 miles. appliance repair in Tuscaloosa is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Tuscaloosa. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Tuscaloosa 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
First up for Tuscaloosa: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (46.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (49.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Tuscaloosa Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Tuscaloosa
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Tuscaloosa
Most ice maker calls in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tuscaloosa
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Tuscaloosa technician a trip for parts.