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. The Wetumpka list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wetumpka
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Wetumpka. 1 of them are based in Wetumpka itself, and other nearby bases include Montgomery (3), Prattville (3), and Opelika (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Walls Appliances (Sales/Service/Repair) is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Wetumpka. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 24 businesses. Wetumpka 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 7.7, 8.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
First up for Wetumpka: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (16.2 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Selma, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care Pros (47.8 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Wetumpka
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Wetumpka. Freezer repair in Wetumpka.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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.
Around Wetumpka
Most ice maker calls in Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wetumpka, AL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Wetumpka
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 Wetumpka technician a trip for parts.