Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Valley, AL
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley. 2 list an address in Valley, and the rest are spread across Columbus (10), LaGrange (4), and Opelika (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sanders Appliance Repair Services, about 0.8 miles away. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.5, 14.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
At the top of the Valley list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Service (15.6 miles away, based in Fortson, 4.1 stars from 13 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in LaGrange, 4.2 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (17.6 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Valley
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Valley, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Valley
Most ice maker calls in Valley 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 Valley Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Valley, AL
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Valley
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Before you call a Valley 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.