Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Athens, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Athens, GA
Within 30 miles of Athens there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Athens, and other nearby bases include Winder (5), Monroe (3), and Auburn (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Carters Food Service Equipment is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Athens. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Danielsville, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Athens
Before you give up on the ice maker in Athens, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Athens Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Athens Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Athens, GA
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Ice Maker Repair Near Athens
Before you call a Athens 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.