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 Buford, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Buford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Buford. 7 of them are based in Buford itself, and the rest are spread across Suwanee (12), Lawrenceville (5), and Dacula (4). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Master Inc, around 0.7 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Buford list: Appliance EMT of Buford (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Flowery Branch, 4.9 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (1.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Buford
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Buford.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Buford, 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 inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Buford
Most ice maker calls in Buford 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Buford
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Buford, GA
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Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Buford?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Buford
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Buford faster and cheaper.